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Crusader States 1149-63 Antioch Bohemond III Silver Denier Uncirculated (MS60)
Crusader States 1149-63 Antioch Bohemond III Silver Denier Uncirculated (MS60)
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Crusader States 1149-63 Antioch Bohemond III Silver Denier Uncirculated (MS60)
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The Crusader states were a group of feudal Christian kingdoms established in the eastern Mediterranean following the First Crusade. The most prominent included the Kingdom of Jerusalem, County of Tripoli, Principality of Antioch, and County of Edessa. These states were established by Western European nobles and relied on a mix of local populations and incoming settlers, as well as support from Europe through subsequent crusades.
Throughout the 12th and 13th centuries, the Crusader states were in near-constant conflict with neighboring Muslim powers, including leaders such as Saladin, who recaptured Jerusalem in 1187. Despite periods of resilience and reinforcement, the states gradually declined due to military pressure, internal divisions, and limited resources. By 1291, with the fall of Acre, the last major Crusader stronghold, the remaining territories were lost, marking the end of Crusader political presence in the Holy Land.
Bohemond III of Antioch (c. 1148–1201) ruled the Principality of Antioch from 1163 to 1201, making him one of its longest-reigning princes. His rule was marked by constant political and military challenges, including conflicts with the Byzantine Empire, rival Crusader states, and the rising power of Muslim leaders such as Saladin. Bohemond was even captured for a time by Armenian forces, highlighting the fragile and shifting alliances in the region. Despite these difficulties, he managed to preserve Antioch’s independence during a turbulent period, though his later years were overshadowed by a succession dispute that continued after his death.
Obverse: Bareheaded bust of Bohemond III facing right, with the hair concave to the head, within an inner beaded circule, the legend around.
Reverse: A short corss pattée within an inner beaded circle, the legend around.
Specifications:
Issuer: The Principality of Antioch
Regent: Bohemond III (1149-1163)
Composition: Billon
Weight: Approx. 1 g
Diameter: Approx. 16 mm
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The Crusader states were a group of feudal Christian kingdoms established in the eastern Mediterranean following the First Crusade. The most prominent included the Kingdom of Jerusalem, County of Tripoli, Principality of Antioch, and County of Edessa. These states were established by Western European nobles and relied on a mix of local populations and incoming settlers, as well as support from Europe through subsequent crusades.
Throughout the 12th and 13th centuries, the Crusader states were in near-constant conflict with neighboring Muslim powers, including leaders such as Saladin, who recaptured Jerusalem in 1187. Despite periods of resilience and reinforcement, the states gradually declined due to military pressure, internal divisions, and limited resources. By 1291, with the fall of Acre, the last major Crusader stronghold, the remaining territories were lost, marking the end of Crusader political presence in the Holy Land.
Bohemond III of Antioch (c. 1148–1201) ruled the Principality of Antioch from 1163 to 1201, making him one of its longest-reigning princes. His rule was marked by constant political and military challenges, including conflicts with the Byzantine Empire, rival Crusader states, and the rising power of Muslim leaders such as Saladin. Bohemond was even captured for a time by Armenian forces, highlighting the fragile and shifting alliances in the region. Despite these difficulties, he managed to preserve Antioch’s independence during a turbulent period, though his later years were overshadowed by a succession dispute that continued after his death.
Obverse: Bareheaded bust of Bohemond III facing right, with the hair concave to the head, within an inner beaded circule, the legend around.
Reverse: A short corss pattée within an inner beaded circle, the legend around.
Specifications:
Issuer: The Principality of Antioch
Regent: Bohemond III (1149-1163)
Composition: Billon
Weight: Approx. 1 g
Diameter: Approx. 16 mm
