Crusaders, Antioch, Bohemond III, 1163 - 1201; Bronze pougeoise; references: Malloy Crusaders 71a (this coin); VF, edge chip; 0.729 g, maximum diameter 16.2 mm, die axis 0 degrees, struck Majority, early period, 1163 - 1188, obverse + BOAMVNDVS, fleur-de-lis with splayed foot, pellet in each angle; reverse + ANTIOCHIA, cross pattée, five pointed star in each angle, fine beaded border; rare, Very Fine examples of this type are extremely difficult to obtain; This is the line drawing coin in Malloy, Preston and Seltman's Coins of the Crusader States. From the collection of Alex G. Malloy, former dealer for 40 years. Ex Spink and Son. Ex R. Pesant Collection. (Forum #31535)
