Bezant `Saracen` Crusarder imitation in the name of al-Mustansir, Tripoli

€271,059.00
IssuerTripoli, County of
Year1148-1260
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Gold Bezant (240)
CurrencyCrusader imitation (1102-1289)
CompositionGold (.925)
Weight3.56 g
Dimensions23 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Metcalf1#487
Obverse descriptionKalima in four lines, ali above; annulets in inner margin; mint formula and AH date in outer margin
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionName and titles of al-Mustansir in three lines, ma’ad above; `Second Symbol` (Quran 9: 33) in outer margin. Balog & Yvon 5 var. (additional annulet on reverse)
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1148-1159)  - 1st type - CT1 (V 17) Gold (.925) -
ND (1159-1187)  - 2nd type - CT2 (V 16) Gold (.800) -
ND (1187-1260)  - 3th type Gold (.620) -
Catalog ID8920611930
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