Bezant 'Saracen' - Anonymous Crusader imitation - 3rd type - Acre

Issuer Kingdom of Jerusalem
Year 1250-1301
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Gold Bezant (240)
Currency Denier (1099-1291)
Composition Gold (.666)
Weight 2.84 g
Diameter 21 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
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Reference(s) Dy royales#196 (Louis IX), Metcalf#1995
Obverse description Abbreviated Arabic legends. In central field in two lines: One God. Inner circle: +: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Outer circle: Struck in Acre in the year one thousand two hundred, one and ... from the incarnation of the Messiah.
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Reverse description Large cross pattée. Arabic legends. In outer ring: We are glorified by the Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ the Messiah from Whom we receive out salvation and life. In inner ring: +: and resurrection, and through whom we are delivered and pardoned.
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Mintage ND (1250-1301) - -
Numisquare ID 9530507430
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