Pope Collection (Crusader States)
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Lot 3669 Session 12 (11.30am Friday) Pope Collection (Crusader States)
Estimate $70
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SOLD $50
FRANCE, feudal, Cahors, bishopric, Gerald II (1068-1112), billon denier, obv. EPS GERADVS, cross patt‚e, rev. CATVR CIVIS, T+T+, (Roberts 15, [p.252-3]). Edge chip, fine and scarce.
The chronicler, Raymond of Aguilers, lists certain western European coins as being used in the crusader states. While those of Cahors are not specifically listed, examples of such coins have been found in hoards in Palestine. The ticket incorrectly ascribes this coin to Toulouse.
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