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In the closing years of the 11th century, Christendom was stirred by a call to arms: the First Crusade. Among those who answered was Tancred of Hauteville, grandson of the formidable Norman warlord Robert “The Fox” Guiscard and nephew to the legendary Bohemond of Antioch. This was no ordinary noble—Tancred would go on to carve his name into the very heart of crusading history.
After the brutal siege of Antioch in 1098, Tancred’s uncle Bohemond remained behind to fortify the stronghold. But Tancred pressed forward, joining the relentless march to Jerusalem. When the Crusaders reached the Holy City in 1099, it was Tancred—valiant and uncompromising—who was said to be the first Christian to break into its gates and take up arms against the Seljuk Turks. For this reason, he is remembered as the First Crusader.
In 1101, Tancred assumed the regency of Antioch, ruling the principality until his death in 1112. The coin in this collection was struck during his reign—an authentic bronze issue from the Crusader state of Antioch, issued in the name of one of the earliest and boldest knights of Christendom’s most fateful campaign.
*Only 48 of these albums were produced in the first run.
Details of This Unique Collection:
Historical Significance: This coin was struck in Antioch during the regency of Tancred of Hauteville, a key leader in the First Crusade and the first Christian knight to enter Jerusalem in 1099.
Authenticity: The bronze coin is an original issue from the Crusader principality of Antioch, circa 1101–1112 A.D.
Condition: Genuine bronze coin with historical patina, preserved from a time when knights and kings shaped the future of Europe and the Holy Land.
Why Collect This Crusader Coin?
This coin connects directly to one of the most pivotal moments in medieval history—the First Crusade. Tancred’s legacy, entwined with the fate of Jerusalem and the Kingdom of Antioch, lives on through this remarkable artifact.
Only 48 albums were produced, making this an exceptionally limited offering.
Design: Crusader-era bronze coin, issued during the regency of Tancred
Coin Highlights:
Tancred of Hauteville: Grandson of Robert Guiscard and nephew of Bohemond of Antioch
Crusader Legacy: First Christian knight into Jerusalem, regent of Antioch
Rare and Historic: Struck over 900 years ago, each coin a direct link to the era of the Crusades
