Ancient Artifacts

The artifact of the week is here ⚔️

This week we bring you authentic Illyrian Silver Drachms! Minted nearly 2300 years ago, these Ancient Greek silver coins circulated during the apogee of the Hellenistic period across the Mediterranean. 🐎 🏛

Make sure to grab them fast as they won’t be around for long!
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If you’ve ever wanted to own a genuine piece of Medieval Crusader history 🗡 , these original 12th century silver coins minted in the Crusader State of Antioch are just what you are looking for! 🏰

These silver deniers, also known as pennies, were issued in honor of King Bohemond III (1163-1201), who met Richard of England (Lion Heart) as well as Guy de Lusignan (Famously depicted by Marton Csokas in the 2005 Hollywood Blockbuster 'Kingdom of Heaven') during the siege of Acre in the summer of 1191. King Bohemond was also part of the Third Crusade, in which three European monarchs, including Richard of England, tried to take back the Holy Land from Saladin, from 1189 to 1192.

The coins offered were minted in Antioch, (In modern day South Eastern Turkey) captured in 1098 during the First Crusade. The obverse of the Denier depicts a chain-mail-wearing Crusader Knight wearing a helmet. On the reverse we read BOAMVNDVS (Latin name of King Bohemond) and ANTIOCHIA.

The Crusader coins you will receive will be of very similar size and quality as the ones shown in the pictures. A coin similar to the ones pictured is guaranteed or your money back! The display case included is openable so that you may easily handle and closely observe the artifact.