Bezant 'Saracen' - Anonymous Crusader imitation - 3rd type - Acre
| Issuer | Kingdom of Jerusalem |
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| Year | 1188-1250 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | Gold Bezant (240) |
| Currency | Denier (1099-1291) |
| Composition | Gold (Debased) |
| Weight | 3.37 g |
| Diameter | |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | Metcalf1#136ff , MAL#5 |
| Obverse description | Two line inscription in central circle. Two concentric circular inscriptions surrounding. |
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| Obverse script | Arabic |
| Obverse lettering | |
| Reverse description | Two line inscription in central circle. Two concentric circular inscriptions surrounding. |
| Reverse script | Arabic |
| Reverse lettering | |
| Edge | |
| Mint | |
| Mintage |
ND (1188-1250) - - |
| Numisquare ID | 6390348820 |
| Additional information |
Van Gelder doubts the validity of these coins of Schoonhoven, because of the short duration of the siege. He only considers the 12 and 6 stuiver as reliable.
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