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LOT 3486
Crusaders. Latin Kingdom of Jerusalem, Baldwin III BI Denier. 1143-1163.
BALDVINVS ⁝ RЄX, cross pattée / DЄ bIERVSALЄM, tower of David. Metcalf, Crusades -; CCS -. Near Very Fine. Extremely rare; apparently unpublished variety.(0.80gr, 17mm, 5h.).
Provenance
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
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LOT 3486
Crusaders. Latin Kingdom of Jerusalem, Baldwin III BI Denier.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
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From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
