County of Tripoli Bezant "Saracen" - Crusarder imitation, 1187 – 1287
"B" / "T" type - Tripoli
Information
Country
County of Tripoli
County of Tripoli
Currency
Crusader imitation
(1102 – 1289)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Gold Bezant
Year
1187 – 1287
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
3.45
Diameter (mm)
22
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Gold Bezant from County of Tripoli. Issued from 1187 to 1287. Struck in Gold. Measures 22 mm and weighs 3.45 g.
- Obverse
- Large B flanked by pellets above Pseudo-Kufic legend; in outer margin, Pseudo-Kufic legend.
- Reverse
- Large T flanked by pellets above Pseudo-Kufic legend and small cross in the second line of inscription; in outer margin, Pseudo-Kufic legend.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1187-1287) | — | 1st type - CT3 (V 22) "B" / "T" | ||
| ND (1187-1287) | — | 2nd type - CT4 (V 23) "B" / "T" + on obverse | ||
| ND (1187-1287) | — | 3th type - CT5 (V 24) "B" / "T" + on reverse |
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