Follis - Baldwin II Christ, cross
Features
| Issuer |
County of Edessa
(Crusader and Christian states in the Eastern Mediterranean)  |
|---|---|
| Count |
Baldwin II of Jerusalem (1100-1104, 1108-1118)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 1098-1104 |
| Value | Follis (1) |
| Currency | Denier (1098-1144) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 7.05 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 86327 |
| References | MAL# 1 Alex G. Malloy, Irene Fraley Preston, Arthur J. Seltman, Allen G. Berman (ed.); 2004. Coins of the Crusader States 1098-1291: including the Kingdom of Jerusalem and its vassal states of Syria and Palestine, the Lusignan Kingdom of Cyprus (1192-1489), and the Latin Empire of Constantinople and its vassal states of Greece and the Archipelago : new addendum with Knights of Rhodes (2nd Edition). Fairfield, Connecticut, United States. |
Obverse
Busto of Christ facing, holding gospels in front, right hand raised in blessing.
Script: Greek
Lettering: IC XC
Translation: Jesus Christ
Reverse
Cross on two steps, a large pellet at each tip and a wedge and letter in each angle.
Script: Greek
Lettering: Β Λ Δ Ν
Translation: Baldwin
Mint
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | References | Frequency | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| ND (1098-1104) | MAL# 1aAlex G. Malloy, Irene Fraley Preston, Arthur J. Seltman, Allen G. Berman (ed.); 2004. Coins of the Crusader States 1098-1291: including the Kingdom of Jerusalem and its vassal states of Syria and Palestine, the Lusignan Kingdom of Cyprus (1192-1489), and the Latin Empire of Constantinople and its vassal states of Greece and the Archipelago : new addendum with Knights of Rhodes (2nd Edition). Fairfield, Connecticut, United States. |
Empty corners of cross | 13% | ||||||||||||
| ND (1098-1104) | MAL# 1bAlex G. Malloy, Irene Fraley Preston, Arthur J. Seltman, Allen G. Berman (ed.); 2004. Coins of the Crusader States 1098-1291: including the Kingdom of Jerusalem and its vassal states of Syria and Palestine, the Lusignan Kingdom of Cyprus (1192-1489), and the Latin Empire of Constantinople and its vassal states of Greece and the Archipelago : new addendum with Knights of Rhodes (2nd Edition). Fairfield, Connecticut, United States. |
Wedge in corners of cross | 100% | ||||||||||||
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