Just added a VERY nice Crusader coin to my collection

[the_Thing ®]

Thanks to JamminJ for his input in my purchase on this coin. This is a fairly common type of Crusader coin, but what is uncommon about it is the condition and strike. They just don't get much better then this, and I think for this type of coin, its one of the best examples to ever be on the market. The natural earthen patina is what really sold me on it.

 

 

Crusader Kingdom of Jerusalem Amaury Holy Sepulchre Silver Denier Very Sharp

Crusader Silver Denier Amaury King of Jerusalem Holy Sepulchre

A crusader silver denier of Amaury, King of Jerusalem. 1163 - 1174.

AMALRICVS REX Cross pattee with annulets in second and third quarters.

+ DE IERVSALEM. Church of the Holy Sepulchre.

cf. Malloy # 23.

17mm. 0.9gm.

[Hoot]

Looks like a button!

 

What makes Crusader coins special for you?

 

Hoot

[the_Thing ®]

Howdy Hoot. First and foremost, I like the history behind them. The whole Christian vs. Muslim thing. Kind of ties into the world today.

[the_Thing ®]

Oh yea, I also like the fact that they aren't exactly the most popular area when it comes to collecting, and you can build quite a collection for a resonable amount of money. I've seen specimens with less then 3 examples known sell for less then $1500.00.

[truthteller]

Looks like it has 'goat' patina.

 

 

 

 

 

 

TRUTH

[gmarguli]

Many of the ones you have posted didn't appeal to me (I prefer a more modern look - around early 17th century for foreign). However, this one is nice! It looks well struck, not worn to death, and has acceptable crustiness to it.

[the_Thing ®]

Thanks g-man. I prefer a bit of crustiness as opposed to a cleaned coin. A cleaned coin is a ruined coin imo.

[GDJMSP]

I must admit - it's one of nicer ones I've seen.

[the_Thing ®]

Thanks GDJMSP, I don't think that one could ever be upgraded, hence its in my World Class Crusader Coin Collection (that NGC won't slab)

[JamminJ]

Glad to see you're happy with it after deciding to pull the trigger!

 

Definitely one of the higher quality pieces you've posted here. Enjoy!

 

-JamminJ