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CRUSADER: Bohemond IV to Bohemond VII (1187-1287), gold bezant (3.61g), Tripoli (in Lebanon) mint, 1

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:180.00 USD Estimated At:400.00 - 500.00 USD
CRUSADER: Bohemond IV to Bohemond VII (1187-1287), gold bezant (3.61g), Tripoli (in Lebanon) mint, 1
CRUSADER: Bohemond IV to Bohemond VII (1187-1287), gold bezant (3.61g), Tripoli (in Lebanon) mint, 1200s CE. Pseudo-Arabic text all around with the addition of the two letters B and T in the upper field of the obverse and reverse. A-720A. Pleasing, extremely fine. Rare.

This denomination was minted under the Crusaders of the Country of Tripoli. They were struck in imitation of Fatimid dinars of Al-Mustansir. The coin carries pseudo-Arabic text all around except for the two added letters B and T. The B likely stands for Bohemond while the T likely stands for Tripolis (Tripoli).

Estimate: 400-500