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Coin Information: Tantalus S/N 34505

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Coin type:Medieval
Entered by:mrichter   (Seller rating: 5.0 out of 5, based on 13 buyer responses)
Added on: Mar 19, 2009
Country:Latin Kingdoms of Constantinople and Thessalonica
Ruler: Baldwin I / Boniface
Coin:Good Billon Trachy
- Christ on dais (completely obscured by wear)
- Emperor holds long scepter and unknown object
Mint:Thessalonica (1204 - 1221)
Wt./Size/Axis:1.01g / 18mm / -
References:
  • cf. Sear 2035
Acquisition/Sale:Sarmaticus2004 Correspondence 11/10/08
Notes:Mar 19, 09 - Constantinople was sacked by Crusaders in 1204 and subsequently a number of feifdoms were carved out of the region. This coin was minted during the time of Baldwin I (Crusader) but prior to 1221 parts of the region were handed to Boniface, Marquis of Montferrat.



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