Medieval Europe Bronze Coin - Antioch 1104-1112 AD - Tancred

Medieval Europe Bronze Coin - Antioch 1104-1112 AD - Tancred - ANHRI

• Obverse: bust of St Peter with illegible legend.
• Reverse: + / KEBOI / ?HTO?V / ?OCOVT / ANHRI legend in four lines.
• Date: 1104-1112 AD
• Size: 20.5 mm, 3 g
• Composition: Bronze
• Reference: Metcalf 49 ff.
• Internal SKU: 162X544

HISTORICAL NOTE: Discover a remarkable artifact from the tumultuous era of the Crusades with this Medieval Europe Bronze Coin, struck in Antioch between 1104 and 1112 AD during the reign of Tancred of Hauteville. Tancred, a key figure in the First Crusade, was not only a formidable military leader but also the Prince of Antioch who played a vital role in the establishment of Crusader states in the Levant. This coin, bearing his likeness and emblematic of the city's renewed commerce, encapsulates a period marked by cultural exchange and conflict between East and West. Owned by traders who navigated the bustling markets of this strategic city, the coin reflects the intertwining of Latin and Byzantine influences and serves as a tangible connection to a pivotal chapter in medieval history. Secure this piece of history and transport yourself to an age where fortunes were won and lost in the name of faith and conquest.