Is This A "crusader States" Hammered Coin?

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turtlefoot Valued Member United States 182 Posts	Posted 07/12/2019 01:01 am I picked up a pretty beat up hammered that was unidentified for a good price. After doing some research, it looks very similar to several "Crusader States" hammered coins. The details that are visible aren't exact to any though. It seems to be similar to coins of: William of Villehardouin Charles II d'Anjou William II de la Roche Philip of Taranto Guy II de La Roche Philip of Savoy Philip IV Le Bel "Knight's Templar" Numerous French Kings I have even seen "Anonymous Issues" that look similar. I am guessing the key to this coin is in the inscription around the cross, specifically the letter 'o' that is much smaller that the other letters in the inscription, but I just cannot figure it out. It measures 19mm at it's longest side. Any help is appreciated. Report this Post to the Staff

Sap Moderator Australia 16867 Posts	Posted 07/12/2019 06:26 am My best guess - and with such minimal surviving detail it is just a guess form me - would be Principality of Achaea, Prince John of Gravina (1318-1333). He's the only "Crusader state" issue you're likely to find with the obverse beginning "IO". See this example. Don't say "infinitely" when you mean "very"; otherwise, you'll have no word left when you want to talk about something really infinite. - C. S. Lewis Report this Post to the Staff
turtlefoot Valued Member United States 182 Posts	Posted 07/12/2019 11:59 am Thank you so much for your help. I really appreciate it. Report this Post to the Staff
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Is This A "Crusader States" Hammered Coin?