Kingdom of Jerusalem Bezant "Saracen" - Anonymous, 1250 – 1301

Crusader imitation - 3rd type - Acre

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Kingdom of Jerusalem Kingdom of Jerusalem
Currency Denier (1099 – 1291)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination Gold Bezant
Year 1250 – 1301
Composition Gold (.666)
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 2.84
Diameter (mm) 21
Demonetized Yes

Description

Gold Bezant from Kingdom of Jerusalem. Issued from 1250 to 1301. Struck in Gold (.666). Measures 21 mm and weighs 2.84 g.

Obverse
Abbreviated Arabic legends. In central field in two lines: One God. Inner circle: +: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Outer circle: Struck in Acre in the year one thousand two hundred, one and ... from the incarnation of the Messiah.
Reverse
Large cross pattée. Arabic legends. In outer ring: We are glorified by the Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ the Messiah from Whom we receive out salvation and life. In inner ring: +: and resurrection, and through whom we are delivered and pardoned.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1250-1301) 

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