CRUSADERS. Antioch. Bohémond IV, 1201-1233. Denier (Billon, 18 mm, 0.96 g, 3 h), c. 1219-1233. + BΘANVИDVS Helmeted bust of Bohemond III to left, wearing chain mail composed of crescents; crescent and five-pointed star flanking bust. Rev. + AИTIΘCИIA Cross pattée, crescent pointing downwards in second angle. CCS 68a. Metcalf, Crusades Class D, 395-8. Attractive toning. Very fine.
From the Trausnitz Collection, ex G. Hirsch 260, 12 February 2009, 3026.