Medieval Europe Silver Denier - Antioch 1163-1201 AD - Bohemond III - ANTIOCHIA

Medieval Europe Silver Denier - Antioch 1163-1201 AD - Bohemond III - ANTIOCHIA

• Obverse: +BOANVHNÞIIS; uncovered prince's head to right.
• Reverse: +ANTIOCHIA
• Date: 1163-1201 AD
• Size: 16mm, 0.72g
• Composition: Silver
• Internal SKU: 177X454

HISTORICAL NOTE:  Step back into the tumultuous era of the Crusades with this remarkable silver denier from Antioch, minted during the reign of Bohemond III between 1163 and 1201 AD. A pivotal figure in the establishment of the Principality of Antioch, Bohemond III was the grandson of Bohemond of Taranto, one of the leaders of the First Crusade who captured the city in 1098. This denier not only served as a vital medium of trade in a region marked by cultural exchange and conflict but also reflects the fusion of Byzantine and Western European influences that characterized Antioch during this period. The city played a crucial role as a center of learning and commerce, making this coin a tangible link to the rich tapestry of medieval history and the dynamic interplay of different civilizations in the Levant. Collectors and history enthusiasts alike will appreciate the significance of this coin as a symbol of the strategic and cultural importance of Antioch in the medieval world.