{"product_id":"md1661","title":"c. 1163-1296 Crusader Cross Coin Pendant | Handcrafted Sterling Silver Setting","description":"\u003cp\u003eStep into the storied world of the Crusader states with this authentic Crusader Silver Denier, minted in Antioch during the reign of Bohemond III between the mid-12th and late-13th centuries. Hand-struck in silver, this coin reflects a rare moment in history where cultures, faiths, and empires converged at the crossroads of East and West. The obverse features the helmeted and chain-mailed portrait of Bohemond III, flanked by celestial symbols, while the reverse bears the powerful Jerusalem Cross, accented by a crescent—an enduring emblem of protection, devotion, and honor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarefully set in a handcrafted sterling silver setting, this piece transforms a medieval artifact into a refined and meaningful treasure. Ideal for collectors and those drawn to faith-centered history, it offers a tangible connection to the legacy of the Crusades and the enduring spirit of belief, resilience, and craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoin Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crusader\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDenomination: \u003c\/strong\u003eDenier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMint:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antioch (present-day Antakya)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmpire:\u003c\/strong\u003e Syria (present day Turkey)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRuler:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bohemond III\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e c. 1163-1296\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eObverse: \u003c\/strong\u003eBOAHVHDVS (Bohemond III, Prince of Antioch) helmeted and chain-mailed bust; crescent and star flanking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReverse: \u003c\/strong\u003eANTIOCHIA, central Jerusalem cross with crescent in quadrant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSetting: \u003c\/strong\u003eHandcrafted setting in Sterling Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chain may be purchased separately\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertificate of Authenticity with photo specific images included.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInv#\u003c\/strong\u003e MD 1661\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Big Blue Treasures","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46255202467998,"sku":"MD1661","price":995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1532\/8953\/files\/MD1661_1.jpg?v=1768504914","url":"https:\/\/bigbluetreasures.com\/products\/md1661","provider":"Big Blue Treasures","version":"1.0","type":"link"}