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Lotto 709:
Antioch. Bohemond I (1098-1100 and 1102-1104). AE Follis. Obv. Bust of St. Peter, nimbate, wearing tunic, holding cross in left hand. Rev. Cross pommetée, fleuronée at base; in the angles, B H M T. Malloy 1; Schl. pl. II, 4; Metcalf 47/48. AE. 4.10 g. 25.00 mm. RR. Very rare early issue. Good VF. This 'follis' copper type coins, issued in quasi-Byzantine style and bearing Greek and latin legends, were the first Crusader coins minted in Antioch. William of Tyre described quite well the situation at Antioch during his days there: 'the city was surrounded by muslim enemies who cut off all trade between St Symeon and the city. Despite such dangers, military expenses may perhaps have required that currency be issued early on; and trade at Antioch soon increased in direct proportion to its security'.
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