CRUSADERS, Latin Kingdom of Jerusalem. Imitation Bezants. 11th-12th centuries. AV Bezant (22mm, 3.71 g, 3h). Imitating a dinar of the Fatimid caliph al-Amir. Uncertain (Tyre?) mint. Second phase, struck 1148/59-1187. Immobilized AH date (AH 482 [AD 1089/90]) in outer margin of obverse. Balog & Yvon 19; Metcalf, Crusades –; CCS 9b. Lightly toned, minor earthen deposits, slightly wavy flan. Good VF.
From the Dr. Jay M. Galst Collection.