c. 1162-1201 Crusader Cross Coin Pendant | Handcrafted 18K Gold Setting

Once serving as a key trade coin in the Eastern Mediterranean, this Crusader Denier circulated from the end of the Crusades through the heart of the millennium. Its reach spanned regions such as Tripoli, Lebanon, and Syria, where major hoards have been uncovered over time. The coin, featuring a detailed and rugged design, is beautifully set in handcrafted 18K gold, adding a timeless elegance to a powerful piece of history. The pendant is roughly the size of a dime, making it a delicate yet meaningful artifact to wear and cherish. On the obverse side, the coin depicts a helmeted, chain-mailed bust of Bohemond III, "Prince of Antioch" and a Christian ruler. His legend, BOAHVHDVS, circles the perimeter, a testament to his reign and authority. The reverse features the Jerusalem Cross, also known as the Crusader or Maltese Cross, a symbol of Christian protection and warrior spirit. A crescent moon resides in the upper right quadrant of the cross, with the mint mark ANTIOCHIA encircling the