Obol - Baldwin III Tower of David - honed type

Features

Issuer Kingdom of Jerusalem
King Baldwin III (1143-1163)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1143-1163
Value 1 Obol (½)
Currency Denier (1099-1291)
Composition Billon (.250 silver) (Silver Billon)
Weight 0.4 g
Diameter 12 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
38353
References Metcalf1# 166-167
David Michael Metcalf; 1995. Coinage of the Crusaders and the Latin East in the Ashmolean Museum Oxford (2nd edition). Royal Numismatic Society, London, United Kingdom.

Obverse

Patted CrossAutomatically translated

Lettering: + BALDVINVS REX

Reverse

Tower of David in Jerusalam, fine styleAutomatically translated

Lettering: + DEIERVSALEM

Mint

Jerusalem, Israel

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1143-1163) 

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