Medieval, Crusaders Era Coin pendant, 十字軍のコイン

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Modern custom-made silver pendant with an authentic Crusader coin from Antioch under Tancred of Hauteville (1101–1112 AD); the pendant is about 21 mm in diameter, in very fine wearable condition, the coin can be removed from the frame if desired, and it comes in a jewellery box.

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Attention: due to customs regulations we can only ship inside the European Union. Please ensure you have a valid EU shipping address before placing a bid.

Modern custom-made silver pendant with authentic Crusader coin . The coin may be easily removed from the pendant frame if preferred.
The coin pendant will be delivered in a jewellery box, making it a perfect gift for anyone with an interest in history, archaeology or the fascinating Crusader era.

Coin: Crusader States, Antioch, Tancred of Hauteville (1101-1112 AD), Prince of Galilee, Æ Follis.

Obverse: KE BOIΘH TANKRI. Bust of Tancred facing, wearing turban and chain mail, holding sword over his shoulder with his right hand.
Reverse: IC NC NI KA in the quarters of Latin cross.

Diameter pendant: ± 21 mm
Ref: Metcalf 63-70

Condition: very fine condition, wearable. Signs of wear consistent with age and use.
Certificate of Authenticity: available upon request (pdf-format).

-> Coins from the Crusader States were not only simple currency; they were symbols of power and legitimacy. By combining Christian imagery with local styles, rulers used them to assert authority and reinforce their right to rule in a highly contested region.

-> ANTIOCH, once a great Hellenistic and Roman city, became a key stronghold during the Crusades. Captured in 1098 AD during the First Crusade after a long siege, it was turned into the Principality of Antioch, one of the four main Crusader States. The city became a strategic frontier between Latin Christian powers and surrounding Muslim dynasties, marked by both cultural exchange and constant conflict until it finally fell to the Mamluks in 1268 AD.

->Tancred of Hauteville (c. 1075 – 1112), also known als Tancred, Prince of Galilee or Tancred the Marquis was a prominent Italo-Norman leader and a key participant in the First Crusade (1096–1099 AD).

He was born into the influential Hauteville family, a Norman noble family that played a significant role in the Norman expansion into southern Italy and the Crusades.
In 1096 AD, Tancred joined his maternal uncle Bohemond of Hauteville on the First Crusade. He assisted in the siege of Antioch and participated in the successful assault on Jerusalem.

With the establishment of the Kingdom of Jerusalem, Tancred became Prince of Galilee and later Regent of the Principality of Antioch.

In 1110 AD Tancred brought Krak des Chevaliers under his control. This castle became the most important castle in the County of Tripoli and until 1271 AD was under the control of the Order of the Knights Hospitaller.

Tancred married Cecile, daughter of King Philip I of France. In 1112 AD Tancred died during a typhoid epidemic and was buried in the porch of St. Peter, the Cathedral of Antioch.

To this day, Tancred remains a symbol of Norman martial prowess and Crusader chivalry. Tancred’s coinage is a fascinating window into how Crusader leaders navigated identity and authority in a foreign land. During his regency in Antioch, Tancred issued bronze folles that were rich in both symbolism and cultural nuance.

Seller's Story

Please read our information carefully. *SHIPPING INFO Due to insurance procedures, combined shipping is only possible with a single payment. (1 payment reference = 1 insured parcel.) If you accept an offer after the auction and pay separately, shipments cannot be manually combined afterward. Please ensure your shipping address is complete and correct before paying. Changes made after payment are not automatically forwarded to us. * CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY (COA) For insurance purposes we can provide a digital Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) for every item with a hammer price of Euro 100 or more. The COA is available upon request within 20 days of the auction date. Instructions will be provided when your order is shipped. Certificates are not included in the package. * INSURANCE & CLAIMS All our parcels are shipped with external insurance. This insurance requires the following: -> Monitor the online tracking and notify delays to the seller within 14 days after the shipping date. -> In case of damage: write a reservation on the delivery note and report the damage to the seller via the Catawiki online chat within 24 hours. Keep all packaging and send us photos of the damage. * MARGIN SCHEME: All our sales are subject to the margin scheme; therefore, no VAT is charged or shown on our invoices. * IMPORTANT BUYERS OUTSIDE THE EU: We cannot ship to countries outside the European Union. Please ensure you have an EU shipping address before bidding. No exceptions can be made. Switzerland, Norway and the United Kingdom are not part of the EU. * DOCUMENTATION NOTICE: Previous invoices and import/export documents will not be shared with customers. ---------------------- Thank you for your interest, and best of luck with your bids!

Attention: due to customs regulations we can only ship inside the European Union. Please ensure you have a valid EU shipping address before placing a bid.

Modern custom-made silver pendant with authentic Crusader coin . The coin may be easily removed from the pendant frame if preferred.
The coin pendant will be delivered in a jewellery box, making it a perfect gift for anyone with an interest in history, archaeology or the fascinating Crusader era.

Coin: Crusader States, Antioch, Tancred of Hauteville (1101-1112 AD), Prince of Galilee, Æ Follis.

Obverse: KE BOIΘH TANKRI. Bust of Tancred facing, wearing turban and chain mail, holding sword over his shoulder with his right hand.
Reverse: IC NC NI KA in the quarters of Latin cross.

Diameter pendant: ± 21 mm
Ref: Metcalf 63-70

Condition: very fine condition, wearable. Signs of wear consistent with age and use.
Certificate of Authenticity: available upon request (pdf-format).

-> Coins from the Crusader States were not only simple currency; they were symbols of power and legitimacy. By combining Christian imagery with local styles, rulers used them to assert authority and reinforce their right to rule in a highly contested region.

-> ANTIOCH, once a great Hellenistic and Roman city, became a key stronghold during the Crusades. Captured in 1098 AD during the First Crusade after a long siege, it was turned into the Principality of Antioch, one of the four main Crusader States. The city became a strategic frontier between Latin Christian powers and surrounding Muslim dynasties, marked by both cultural exchange and constant conflict until it finally fell to the Mamluks in 1268 AD.

->Tancred of Hauteville (c. 1075 – 1112), also known als Tancred, Prince of Galilee or Tancred the Marquis was a prominent Italo-Norman leader and a key participant in the First Crusade (1096–1099 AD).

He was born into the influential Hauteville family, a Norman noble family that played a significant role in the Norman expansion into southern Italy and the Crusades.
In 1096 AD, Tancred joined his maternal uncle Bohemond of Hauteville on the First Crusade. He assisted in the siege of Antioch and participated in the successful assault on Jerusalem.

With the establishment of the Kingdom of Jerusalem, Tancred became Prince of Galilee and later Regent of the Principality of Antioch.

In 1110 AD Tancred brought Krak des Chevaliers under his control. This castle became the most important castle in the County of Tripoli and until 1271 AD was under the control of the Order of the Knights Hospitaller.

Tancred married Cecile, daughter of King Philip I of France. In 1112 AD Tancred died during a typhoid epidemic and was buried in the porch of St. Peter, the Cathedral of Antioch.

To this day, Tancred remains a symbol of Norman martial prowess and Crusader chivalry. Tancred’s coinage is a fascinating window into how Crusader leaders navigated identity and authority in a foreign land. During his regency in Antioch, Tancred issued bronze folles that were rich in both symbolism and cultural nuance.

Seller's Story

Please read our information carefully. *SHIPPING INFO Due to insurance procedures, combined shipping is only possible with a single payment. (1 payment reference = 1 insured parcel.) If you accept an offer after the auction and pay separately, shipments cannot be manually combined afterward. Please ensure your shipping address is complete and correct before paying. Changes made after payment are not automatically forwarded to us. * CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY (COA) For insurance purposes we can provide a digital Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) for every item with a hammer price of Euro 100 or more. The COA is available upon request within 20 days of the auction date. Instructions will be provided when your order is shipped. Certificates are not included in the package. * INSURANCE & CLAIMS All our parcels are shipped with external insurance. This insurance requires the following: -> Monitor the online tracking and notify delays to the seller within 14 days after the shipping date. -> In case of damage: write a reservation on the delivery note and report the damage to the seller via the Catawiki online chat within 24 hours. Keep all packaging and send us photos of the damage. * MARGIN SCHEME: All our sales are subject to the margin scheme; therefore, no VAT is charged or shown on our invoices. * IMPORTANT BUYERS OUTSIDE THE EU: We cannot ship to countries outside the European Union. Please ensure you have an EU shipping address before bidding. No exceptions can be made. Switzerland, Norway and the United Kingdom are not part of the EU. * DOCUMENTATION NOTICE: Previous invoices and import/export documents will not be shared with customers. ---------------------- Thank you for your interest, and best of luck with your bids!

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文化
Medieval, Crusaders Era
世紀/年代
1101-1112 AD
商品名
Crusader coin, Coin pendant
取得先
Auction house
取得年
2025
取得国
Netherlands
コンディション
Good
前所有者の取得先
Auction house
前所有者 - 取得年
2025
前所有者 - 取得国
Netherlands
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