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Fractional Denier Triskelion

Features

Issuer Principality of Antioch (Crusader and Christian states in the Eastern Mediterranean)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 1100-1120
Value Fractional Denier
Currency Denier (1098-1268)
Composition Copper
Weight 0.9 g
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
426969
References Metcalf1# 462
David Michael Metcalf. Coinage of the Crusaders and the Latin East in the Ashmolean Museum Oxford. Royal Numismatic Society, London, United Kingdom (2 volumes).
, MAL# 17
Alex G. Malloy, Irene Fraley Preston, Arthur J. Seltman; 2004. Coins of the Crusader States 1098-1291: including the Kingdom of Jerusalem and its vassal states of Syria and Palestine, the Lusignan Kingdom of Cyprus (1192-1489), and the Latin Empire of Constantinople and its vassal states of Greece and the Archipelago : new addendum with Knights of Rhodes (2nd Edition). Fairfield, Connecticut, United States.

Obverse

Inscription in three lines.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
AN
TIOC
HIE

Translation: Antioch

Reverse

Triskelion with letter in each angle.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
R A
M

Comments

The assumption that the letters are read R A M has led to an earlier assmumption this was a coin of Raymond of Poitiers, but more recently this coin is attriuted to early 12th century.

 

Weight is variable with recently auction examples ranging from 0.65 - 1.1 gr.

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold Fractional Denier (Triskelion)
Jean Elsen & ses Fils
Auction 150
Lot 56
Internet Archive
18 Mar 2022 VF USD 295.99
(EUR 260.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold Fractional Denier (Triskelion)
Katz
Auction 138
Lot 1201
Internet Archive
27 Sep 2024 F USD 15.94
(EUR 14.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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