Crusader coinage from Mytilene

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  1. panzerman

    panzerman Well-Known Member

    Here a my AV Zecchino ND circa 1376-96AD Mytilene issued by Giacomo Gattilusio Lord of Mytilene. The AV issues from Mytilene are all extremely rare.
    3.51 g. 24mm crude strike....but mint state john photos 1 021 (Medium).jpg john photos 1 022 (Medium).jpg
     
    panzerman, Mar 18, 2016
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    chrsmat71 I LIKE TURTLES!

    looks similar to a venetian coin, very nice PM.
     
    chrsmat71, Mar 19, 2016
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    panzerman Well-Known Member

    Thanks, seems the Venetian Zecchini were imitated since they very popular in the Mediterreanean Region.
    Knights of Saint John/Rhodes and Malta, Crusader States on Chios/Mytilene/Achaia/Phocaea
     
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