Crusader States, Principality of Antioch, Tancred (Prince of Galilee) - 1101 to 1112 CE - The Crusades

These copper coins were struck shortly after the First Crusade (1096–1099) in the Principality of Antioch, which was established by Crusader forces after conquering parts of modern day Syria and Turkey. They were minted under Tancred, the Prince of Galilee, who ruled Antioch as a regent in the early 12th century. The coins themselves feature Saint Peter on the obverse side, usually holding a cross, while the reverses show different assortments of legends, including "Lord help your servant, Tancred." A member of the Norman House of Hauteville, Tancred led the First Crusade in 1096 alongside his maternal uncle. Unlike other crusaders, Tancred refused to swear loyalty to Emperor Alexius I of Byzantium, which would have required returning conquered lands to the empire. A skilled military commander, Tancred played key roles in the capture of Nicaea and the siege of Antioch. He was among the first crusaders to enter Jerusalem in 1099 CE. Due to his successes, he was named Prince of Galilee w