1. Artemide Aste
  2. Artemide eLive Auction 18 (22-23 maggio 2021)
  3. Oriente Latino
Lotto 861:
Crusader coins, Latin Kingdom of Jerusalem, John of Brienne (1210-1225). BI Denier, Damietta mint, Struck 1219-1221. D/ Cross pattée with annulet in second and third quarters. R/ Crowned facing head. Metcalf 204; Malloy 43. BI. 0.72 g. 16.00 mm. RR. VF. During the preparations for the Fifth Crusade in 1217, it was decided that Damietta should be the initial focus for the attack. The crusaders believed that if they controlled Damietta they would control the Nile. Then, once having conquered Egypt, they would advance into Palestine and recapture Jerusalem.
Base d'asta € 80
Prezzo attuale € 140
Offerte: 10
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