{"title":"Medieval Europe","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"medieval-france-royal-22k-gold-ecu-dor-cross-coin-of-charles-vi-circa-1380-18k-gold-pendant-artifact-5921","title":"Medieval France Royal 22K Gold Ecu d'or Cross Coin of Charles VI circa 1380 18K Gold Pendant | Artifact #5921","description":"\u003ch1\u003eRegal Hand-Hammered Coins… the Royal Gold Coins of Early France in an Heirloom Pendant\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003e \u003ci\u003ePlease Note: \u003cstrong\u003eThis is an authentic medieval French coin,\u003c\/strong\u003e and you will receive the exact pendant in the photographs and description.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eSize Including the Setting (Bezel): 1 1\/4\" Across, 1 3\/4\" Tall - Just a bit smaller than a U.S. Half Dollar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnights on horseback… maidens in flowing robes… tapestries adorning the walls of fairy-tale castles – it’s easy to see why medieval Europe has captured our imagination from childhood. It is from this world – a world filled with daring feats of bravery, fascinating political intrigue, and stunning artistic developments – that our Coins of Medieval France collection come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce a group of medieval Frank states, at the time these coins were minted, France as we know it was being formed and solidified under a united kingdom, and the Gold Royal Ecu d’or and Silver Guenar were becoming the accepted standard in the united France. From the earliest days of a united France, to the birth of the Renaissance, these coins were minted at a place and time which would play a large part in creating the world we live in today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe coins of late medieval France are a stunning combination of classical imagery and art combined with the intricate medieval letter-forms that are at once incredibly complex and easily read… once you train your eye to them!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChrist Overcomes, Christ Reigns, Christ Commands\u003c\/strong\u003e: Understanding the Imagery and Legends of the French Royal Coins of Christ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Frankish states, and united France, were Christian kingdoms. Like their neighbors, the French chose to celebrate and honor their faith on their coins – the designs and words on these coins were meant to serve as daily reminders of the source of true wealth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Cross Side:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cross with fleur de lis at the terminals is called a Cross Fleuree. While we are used to associating the fleur de lis with France, this expression of the famous symbol is meant to remind viewers of the Godhead. There are four crowns in each corner of the cross. \u003cstrong\u003eThe words around the cross are in Latin, and say: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"strong\"\u003e+ XPC VINCIT XPC REGNANT XPC IMPERAT;\u003c\/span\u003e Literally: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eChrist overcomes, Christ reigns, Christ commands.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Coat of Arms Side:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Coat of Arms of Charles VI features the crowed fleur de lis. The legend on this side of the coin reads: KAROLVS DEI GRACIA FRACORV \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"strong\"\u003eREX\u003c\/span\u003e: Charles VI, by the grace of God, King of France.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Royal French Medieval Hand-Hammered Coin Pendant:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 1380 - 1422\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Ecu d'or\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRuler: Charles VI of France\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: 22K Gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eCoin weight: 3.39 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: 18K Gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArticulating Bail Interior Diameter: Will accommodate chain or leather necklace up to 6.2 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse: The Cross\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFleuree and the Legend: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"strong\"\u003eXPC VINCIT XPC REGNANT XPC IMPERAT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"strong\"\u003e - \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChrist Overcomes, Christ Reigns, Christ Commands\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKAROLVS DEI GRACIA FRACORV \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"strong\"\u003eREX\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCharles VI\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, by the grace of God, King of France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize Including the Setting (Bezel): 1 1\/4\" Across, 1 3\/4\" Tall - Just a bit smaller than a U.S. Half Dollar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #960202;\"\u003eApril's Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#960202\" style=\"color: #960202;\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVirtually uncirculated - stunning quality for its age. Coins of this quality are quite difficult to acquire. The gold coins of Charles VI are especially prized for their extraordinarily detailed cross with fleur de lis at each terminal, and the royal crown in each quadrant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#960202\" style=\"color: #960202;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Shield Side of this Ecu d'or is as striking as the Cross on the obverse. With the crowned shield of France and three crisp fleur de lis, it is truly a regal treasure - the perfect size to be worn and enjoyed daily.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #950505;\"\u003e A true work of art set in 18K gold.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach one of these precious survivors is a work of art in its own right. Long lost, each has been rediscovered and has emerged from our Conservation Lab where it has been stabilized and conserved for generations to cherish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow Your Medieval French Coin Came to Be\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo understand where these beautiful French coins came from, you have to go back a few hundred years… to someone you’ve heard of: Charlemagne (768-814)! Also called Charles the Great, and sometimes the “Father of Europe,” Charlemagne was King of the Franks, which region became known as the Carolingian Empire. In just a few short years, he united most of Western Europe for the first time since the Roman Empire, and laid the foundations for modern France and Germany. It was Charlemagne, together with an English counterpart, who created the medieval hand-hammered silver penny. The standard coin of what we call the “Dark Ages” the silver penny became a widespread currency, but it was often “debased” (the practice of making the coins with less silver than usual) and of unreliable value. And then, as centuries passed, the world began to change – by the 1300s the Renaissance and the Age of Exploration were beginning to dawn, trade was expanding, and Europe needed larger coins of reliable purity. New sources of silver and gold were discovered, and the creation of hand-hammered currency blossomed into the large, exquisite coins of late medieval France you see pictured here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e Your Medieval French Coin Pendant Comes Complete with:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur 100% Authentic Lifetime Guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA 6-Page, Full Color, Customized Photo Certificate of Authenticity Researched and Written by April Knecht and Robert Lewis Knecht\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreasure Hunters Gazette Booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Mini Museum Display for when you are not wearing your treasure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Treasure Jewelry Care Card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Cannon Beach Treasure Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50449147691255,"sku":null,"price":8580.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4193\/files\/5921-France-French-Charles-VI-Royal-Ecu-d_or-a-la-Couronne-22K-Gold-Coin-18K-Gold-Pendant-02.jpg?v=1769285989"},{"product_id":"medieval-france-royal-22k-gold-ecu-dor-cross-coin-of-charles-vi-circa-1380-18k-gold-pendant-artifact-5922","title":"Medieval France Royal 22K Gold Ecu d'or Cross Coin of Charles VI circa 1380 18K Gold Pendant | Artifact #5922","description":"\u003ch1\u003eRegal Hand-Hammered Coins… the Royal Gold Coins of Early France in an Heirloom Pendant\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003e \u003ci\u003ePlease Note: \u003cstrong\u003eThis is an authentic medieval French coin,\u003c\/strong\u003e and you will receive the exact pendant in the photographs and description.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eSize Including the Setting (Bezel): 1 1\/4\" Across, 1 3\/4\" Tall - Just a bit smaller than a U.S. Half Dollar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnights on horseback… maidens in flowing robes… tapestries adorning the walls of fairy-tale castles – it’s easy to see why medieval Europe has captured our imagination from childhood. It is from this world – a world filled with daring feats of bravery, fascinating political intrigue, and stunning artistic developments – that our Coins of Medieval France collection come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce a group of medieval Frank states, at the time these coins were minted, France as we know it was being formed and solidified under a united kingdom, and the Gold Royal Ecu d’or and Silver Guenar were becoming the accepted standard in the united France. From the earliest days of a united France, to the birth of the Renaissance, these coins were minted at a place and time which would play a large part in creating the world we live in today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe coins of late medieval France are a stunning combination of classical imagery and art combined with the intricate medieval letter-forms that are at once incredibly complex and easily read… once you train your eye to them!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChrist Overcomes, Christ Reigns, Christ Commands\u003c\/strong\u003e: Understanding the Imagery and Legends of the French Royal Coins of Christ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Frankish states, and united France, were Christian kingdoms. Like their neighbors, the French chose to celebrate and honor their faith on their coins – the designs and words on these coins were meant to serve as daily reminders of the source of true wealth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Cross Side:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cross with fleur de lis at the terminals is called a Cross Fleuree. While we are used to associating the fleur de lis with France, this expression of the famous symbol is meant to remind viewers of the Godhead. There are four crowns in each corner of the cross. \u003cstrong\u003eThe words around the cross are in Latin, and say: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"strong\"\u003e+ XPC VINCIT XPC REGNANT XPC IMPERAT;\u003c\/span\u003e Literally: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eChrist overcomes, Christ reigns, Christ commands.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Coat of Arms Side:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Coat of Arms of Charles VI features the crowed fleur de lis. The legend on this side of the coin reads: KAROLVS DEI GRACIA FRACORV \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"strong\"\u003eREX\u003c\/span\u003e: Charles VI, by the grace of God, King of France.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Royal French Medieval Hand-Hammered Coin Pendant:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 1380 - 1422\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Ecu d'or\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRuler: Charles VI of France\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: 22K Gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eCoin weight: 3.96 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: 18K Gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArticulating Bail Interior Diameter: Will accommodate chain or leather necklace up to 6.2 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse: The Cross\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFleuree and the Legend: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"strong\"\u003eXPC VINCIT XPC REGNANT XPC IMPERAT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"strong\"\u003e - \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChrist Overcomes, Christ Reigns, Christ Commands\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKAROLVS DEI GRACIA FRACORV \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"strong\"\u003eREX\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCharles VI\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, by the grace of God, King of France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize Including the Setting (Bezel): 1 1\/4\" Across, 1 3\/4\" Tall - Just a bit smaller than a U.S. Half Dollar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #960202;\"\u003eApril's Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#960202\" style=\"color: #960202;\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVirtually uncirculated - stunning quality for its age. Coins of this quality are quite difficult to acquire. The gold coins of Charles VI are especially prized for their extraordinarily detailed cross with fleur de lis at each terminal, and the royal crown in each quadrant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#960202\" style=\"color: #960202;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Shield Side of this Ecu d'or is as striking as the Cross on the obverse. With the crowned shield of France and three crisp fleur de lis, it is truly a regal treasure - the perfect size to be worn and enjoyed daily.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #950505;\"\u003e A true work of art set in 18K gold.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach one of these precious survivors is a work of art in its own right. Long lost, each has been rediscovered and has emerged from our Conservation Lab where it has been stabilized and conserved for generations to cherish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow Your Medieval French Coin Came to Be\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo understand where these beautiful French coins came from, you have to go back a few hundred years… to someone you’ve heard of: Charlemagne (768-814)! Also called Charles the Great, and sometimes the “Father of Europe,” Charlemagne was King of the Franks, which region became known as the Carolingian Empire. In just a few short years, he united most of Western Europe for the first time since the Roman Empire, and laid the foundations for modern France and Germany. It was Charlemagne, together with an English counterpart, who created the medieval hand-hammered silver penny. The standard coin of what we call the “Dark Ages” the silver penny became a widespread currency, but it was often “debased” (the practice of making the coins with less silver than usual) and of unreliable value. And then, as centuries passed, the world began to change – by the 1300s the Renaissance and the Age of Exploration were beginning to dawn, trade was expanding, and Europe needed larger coins of reliable purity. New sources of silver and gold were discovered, and the creation of hand-hammered currency blossomed into the large, exquisite coins of late medieval France you see pictured here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e Your Medieval French Coin Pendant Comes Complete with:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur 100% Authentic Lifetime Guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA 6-Page, Full Color, Customized Photo Certificate of Authenticity Researched and Written by April Knecht and Robert Lewis Knecht\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreasure Hunters Gazette Booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Mini Museum Display for when you are not wearing your treasure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Treasure Jewelry Care Card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Cannon Beach Treasure Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50449148969207,"sku":null,"price":8380.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4193\/files\/5922-France-French-Charles-VI-Royal-Ecu-d_or-a-la-Couronne-22K-Gold-Coin-18K-Gold-Pendant-03.jpg?v=1769286577"},{"product_id":"medieval-france-royal-22k-gold-ecu-dor-au-soleil-cross-coin-francis-i-circa-1515-18k-gold-pendant-artifact-5923","title":"Medieval France Royal 22K Gold Ecu d'or au Soleil Cross Coin Francis I circa 1515 18K Gold Pendant | Artifact #5923","description":"\u003ch1\u003eRegal Hand-Hammered Coins… the Royal Gold Coins of Early France in an Heirloom Pendant\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003e \u003ci\u003ePlease Note: This is an authentic medieval French coin, and you will receive the exact pendant in the photographs and description.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eSize Including the Setting (Bezel): 1 1\/8\" Across, 1 1\/2\" Tall - Just a bit smaller than a U.S. Half Dollar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnights on horseback… maidens in flowing robes… tapestries adorning the walls of fairy-tale castles – it’s easy to see why medieval Europe has captured our imagination from childhood. It is from this world – a world filled with daring feats of bravery, fascinating political intrigue, and stunning artistic developments – that our Coins of Medieval France collection come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce a group of medieval Frank states, at the time these coins were minted, France as we know it was being formed and solidified under a united kingdom, and the Gold Royal Ecu d’or and Silver Guenar were becoming the accepted standard in the united France. From the earliest days of a united France, to the birth of the Renaissance, these coins were minted at a place and time which would play a large part in creating the world we live in today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe coins of late medieval France are a stunning combination of classical imagery and art combined with the intricate medieval letter-forms that are at once incredibly complex and easily read… once you train your eye to them!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChrist Overcomes, Christ Reigns, Christ Commands\u003c\/strong\u003e: Understanding the Imagery and Legends of the French Royal Coins of Christ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Frankish states, and united France, were Christian kingdoms. Like their neighbors, the French chose to celebrate and honor their faith on their coins – the designs and words on these coins were meant to serve as daily reminders of the source of true wealth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Royal Ecu d’or au Soleil\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, that’s this coin’s actual name. It translates to: The Royal Gold Ecu of the Sun. Ecu is the denomination, like a dollar. Royal d’or signifies that this coin is an official gold coin of France. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Cross Side:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cross with fleur de lis at the terminals is called a Cross Fleuree. While we are used to associating the fleur de lis with France, this expression of the famous symbol is meant to remind viewers of the Godhead. \u003cstrong\u003eThe words around the cross are in Latin, and say: \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e XPS VINCIT XPS REGNAT XPS INPERAT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"strong\"\u003e -\u003c\/span\u003e Literally: Christ reigns, Christ commands.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Coat of Arms Side:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Coat of Arms of France features the crowed fleur de lis.  The legend on this side of the coin reads: FRANCISCVS DEI GRA FRANCORVM REX - Francis, by the grace of God, King of the Franks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Royal French Medieval Hand-Hammered Coin Pendant:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 1515 - 1547\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Ecu d'or au Soleil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMint: Lyon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRuler: Francis I of France\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: 22K Gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Weight: 3.30g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: 18K Gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArticulating Bail Interior Diameter: Will accommodate chain or leather necklace up to 6.2 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse: The Cross\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFleuree and the Legend: \u003cspan class=\"strong\"\u003eXPC VINCIT XPC REGNANT XPC IMPERAT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"strong\"\u003e - \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eChrist Overcomes, Christ Reigns, Christ Commands\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse:\u003cspan\u003e FRANCISCVS DEI GRA FRNCORVM REX\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrancis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, by the grace of God, King of France\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize Including the Setting (Bezel): 1 1\/8\" Across, 1 1\/2\" Tall - Just a bit smaller than a U.S. Half Dollar\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(156, 2, 2);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApril's Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e The regal Ecus of France are truly small pieces of art, and this one is stunning quality for its age. Coins of this quality are extraordinarily difficult to acquire.The detail on the Cross, shield and medieval letterforms is striking, especially considering this treasure's age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(156, 2, 2);\"\u003eThis coin is amazing in hand - it gleams from the smooth fields to the amazing details of design and letterform. Even the glowing sun (circled) and the elegant miniature Crosses between the phrases of the legend are clear and crisp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(156, 2, 2);\"\u003eA wonderful size and perfect for daily wear. A regal coin set in 18K gold - a wonderful example of the coin minter's art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach one of these precious survivors is a work of art in its own right. Long lost, each has been rediscovered and has emerged from our Conservation Lab where it has been stabilized and conserved for generations to cherish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAu Soleil: With the Sun\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe radiant sun that gives this coin its name (au soleil, “with the sun”) is one of the most evocative symbols in late medieval and Renaissance coinage. Long before Louis XIV adopted the sun as a royal emblem, the sun served as a universal symbol of divine favor, constancy, and sovereign authority. On this écu, the sun radiates above the shield as a sign of illuminattion and the sustaining power of God. When this coin was struck, the sun suggested cosmic order: the steady rhythm of time, the blessing of harvest, and the unbroken continuity of legitimate rule. Toady, this tiny golden sun is a Renaissance meditation on light and continuity — a reminder that this small piece of history once moved through a world where earthly stewardship, natural order, and divine providence were understood as intimately connected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow Your Medieval French Coin Came to Be\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo understand where these beautiful French coins came from, you have to go back a few hundred years… to someone you’ve heard of: Charlemagne (768-814)! Also called Charles the Great, and sometimes the “Father of Europe,” Charlemagne was King of the Franks, which region became known as the Carolingian Empire. In just a few short years, he united most of Western Europe for the first time since the Roman Empire, and laid the foundations for modern France and Germany. It was Charlemagne, together with an English counterpart, who created the medieval hand-hammered silver penny. The standard coin of what we call the “Dark Ages” the silver penny became a widespread currency, but it was often “debased” (the practice of making the coins with less silver than usual) and of unreliable value. And then, as centuries passed, the world began to change – by the 1300s the Renaissance and the Age of Exploration were beginning to dawn, trade was expanding, and Europe needed larger coins of reliable purity. New sources of silver and gold were discovered, and the creation of hand-hammered currency blossomed into the large, exquisite coins of late medieval France you see pictured here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e Your Medieval French Coin Pendant Comes Complete with:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur 100% Authentic Lifetime Guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA 6-Page, Full Color, Customized Photo Certificate of Authenticity Researched and Written by April Knecht and Robert Lewis Knecht\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreasure Hunters Gazette Booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Mini Museum Display for when you are not wearing your treasure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Treasure Jewelry Care Card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Cannon Beach Treasure Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50449151164663,"sku":null,"price":6880.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4193\/files\/5923-France-French-Francis-I-Royal-Ecu-d_or-Au-Soleil-22K-Gold-Coin-Pendant-02.jpg?v=1769287177"},{"product_id":"templar-knights-era-french-healing-angel-silver-denier-14k-gold-pendant-artifact-4113","title":"Templar Knights Era French Healing Angel Silver Denier 14K Gold Pendant | Artifact #4113","description":"\u003ch1\u003eAngel \u0026amp; Cross Denier - The Shining Silver Coin of French Crusaders and Pilgrims - A Celebration of Healing through Faith in an Heirloom Pendant\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is an authentic French Templar Knights-Era Treasure Coin, and you will receive the exact pendant in the photographs and description.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003ePendant Size Including Bezel Setting: 7\/8” Across, 1 1\/8” Tall - Diameter of a U.S. Nickel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRare survivors of one of the most pivotal times in world history, these hand-hammered silver pennies portray a medieval angel on one side, and on the other, the Cross of Christ - the holy symbol of Christian Crusaders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAngel Deniers are unique in that they were minted with the name of St. Apollinaris on them - a Saint legendary for miraculous healing. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo, like the crusaders and pilgrims, if you are going to carry a coin, why not carry one dedicated to a saint, especially a saint known for miraculous healing?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Angel Denier\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Valance Denier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 1157 - 1276 AD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse: The Cross of Christ - Legend: \"APOLLI NARS\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse: Medieval Angel - Legend: \"VRBS VALENTIAI\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: 14K Gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArticulating Bail Interior Diameter: Will accommodate chain or leather necklace up to 6.2 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePendant Size Including Bezel Setting: 7\/8” Across, 1 1\/8” Tall - Diameter of a U.S. Nickel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApril's Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e An amazing survivor of the Pilgrim Trails to the Holy Land. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAnd, with two Cross styles clearly visible, a wonderful example of Templar Era coinage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\" color=\"#990000\"\u003eWhat kind of coins did the Templar Knights use? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\" color=\"#990000\"\u003eWe are often asked this question, and it's a good one. The Knights Templar where formed to protect the pilgrims traveling back and forth between Europe and Jerusalem. Minted in France during the time of the Knights Templar, this type of coin most certainly would have been found in a Templar Knight's pouch as he protected the pilgrims on their journey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Angel” denier hoards are found along the crusader and pilgrims trails to the Holy Land. The coins in our collection were part of a hoard discovered near Jerusalem many years ago. They had been in a private collection until we acquired them. These coins were used by one of the crusading knights or pilgrims, and amazingly, they have survived to tell us their story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen a coin is discovered in a land far from where it was minted, we always ask, “How did it get there, and who carried it?” And for these “Angel” deniers, answers to these questions are fascinating ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs historians and numismatists, we see the 8th Century as one of the most important in European monetary history. Charlemagne (768-814), also called Charles the Great, and sometimes the “Father of Europe,” was King of the Franks, and the land over which he ruled became known as the Carolingian Empire. In just a few short years, he united most of Western Europe for the first time since the Roman Empire, and laid the foundations for modern France and Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharlemagne’s reign saw a substantial restoration of European political authority along with a complete redesign of its coins. During his reign, the Frankish (French) denier came into being and it (along with the British silver penny) went on to dominate European currency for 500 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe angel denier is one of the silver coins minted during this time by the Bishops of Valence, France between 1157-1276. The deniers of Valance were one of the main currencies of the Rhone Valley, and Valance was on the main route followed by pilgrims from northern or central France making the pilgrimage by way of Provence or Italy. 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It remembers a king who survived what should have destroyed him, and a queen who carried a legacy forward. It also remembers a larger medieval truth: that kingdoms rose not only through strength, but by the patient labor of faith, family, and service carried across generations. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscovered in exceptional, virtually uncirculated condition, this hoard coin preserves the past with unusual clarity. The Cross remains sharply visible, and the silver still speaks of the faith of a nation. What has endured across nine centuries now passes into the care of a modern believer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Silver Cross Denier Pendant:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Denier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 1131 - 1141 AD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRuler: King Bela II \u0026amp; Queen Helena of Hungary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: Proprietary, Non-Tarnishing Sterling Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse: Large Jerusalem Cross of Christ within a circular border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse: Crusader Cross centered design within circles, with geometric surrounding devices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrimary Symbol: The Cross — faith made visible, and the universal symbol of a Christian kingdom. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eArticulating Bail Interior Diameter: Will accommodate chain necklace up to \u003cstrong\u003e5mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePendant Size Including Bezel Setting: 5\/8” Across, 7\/8” Tall - Just a Bit Smaller than the Width of a U.S. Dime \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApril's Notes:\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 5, 5);\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThese little Hungarian silver coins spoke to me immediately. I was first drawn not only to their beauty, but to the human story behind them. Béla II’s life was marked by hardship, and Queen Helena reminds us that the strength of a kingdom was never carried by kings alone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eI love the way the Cross dominates the design so clearly and unapologetically — not as decoration, but as the central message of the coin. There is something deeply moving about that kind of simplicity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eThese are small pieces, but they carry a great deal of meaning: faith, endurance, and the quiet strength of a Christian kingdom finding its way through a difficult age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eFor me, these coins feel personal in the best way — intimate, faithful, and enduring. Their small scale only adds to their charm, and their beautiful preservation makes them feel as though they have come down to us with their story still very much intact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eThis coin is part of an exclusive collection of medieval hoard coins that have arrived in the 21st Century virtually uncirculated. Carefully preserved in our Conservation Lab, they have all the detail and sharpness they were minted with.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the reign of Béla II, Hungary had already been established for more than a century as a Christian kingdom within medieval Europe. Coins like this were not only used in daily exchange, but also served as visible expressions of authority and identity. On this small silver Denier, the Cross dominates the design, making the coin’s spiritual message clear at a glance. In a world where symbols mattered deeply, the Cross declared the Christian character of the kingdom and the sacred dimension of kingship itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular Denier is especially compelling because of the lives connected to it. Béla II, remembered as Béla the Blind, overcame terrible hardship and still ascended to the throne. Beside him stood Queen Helena, whose presence brings a rare human warmth to the story of the period. Too often, the women of the medieval world disappear into the margins of history, but Helena remains part of the living memory of Hungarian leadership as wife, mother, and royal strength beside the throne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Deniers in our exclusive collection are preserved in exceptional uncirculated condition: hoard coins that were hidden and protected long ago rather than worn down through circulation. That preservation allows the Cross imagery to remain especially sharp and vivid. 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I was first drawn not only to their beauty, but to the human story behind them. Béla II’s life was marked by hardship, and Queen Helena reminds us that the strength of a kingdom was never carried by kings alone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eI love the way the Cross dominates the design so clearly and unapologetically — not as decoration, but as the central message of the coin. There is something deeply moving about that kind of simplicity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eThese are small pieces, but they carry a great deal of meaning: faith, endurance, and the quiet strength of a Christian kingdom finding its way through a difficult age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eFor me, these coins feel personal in the best way — intimate, faithful, and enduring. Their small scale only adds to their charm, and their beautiful preservation makes them feel as though they have come down to us with their story still very much intact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eThis coin is part of an exclusive collection of medieval hoard coins that have arrived in the 21st Century virtually uncirculated. Carefully preserved in our Conservation Lab, they have all the detail and sharpness they were minted with.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the reign of Béla II, Hungary had already been established for more than a century as a Christian kingdom within medieval Europe. Coins like this were not only used in daily exchange, but also served as visible expressions of authority and identity. On this small silver Denier, the Cross dominates the design, making the coin’s spiritual message clear at a glance. In a world where symbols mattered deeply, the Cross declared the Christian character of the kingdom and the sacred dimension of kingship itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular Denier is especially compelling because of the lives connected to it. Béla II, remembered as Béla the Blind, overcame terrible hardship and still ascended to the throne. Beside him stood Queen Helena, whose presence brings a rare human warmth to the story of the period. Too often, the women of the medieval world disappear into the margins of history, but Helena remains part of the living memory of Hungarian leadership as wife, mother, and royal strength beside the throne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Deniers in our exclusive collection are preserved in exceptional uncirculated condition: hoard coins that were hidden and protected long ago rather than worn down through circulation. That preservation allows the Cross imagery to remain especially sharp and vivid. The result is a small silver coin that still carries the clarity, symbolism, and dignity of the world from which it came.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Silver Hungarian Cross Denier Coin Necklace comes with:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur 100% Authentic Lifetime Guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Detailed, Multi-Page Certificate of Authenticity Researched and Written by April Knecht\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreasure Hunters Gazette Booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMini Museum Display for when you are not wearing your treasure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Treasure Jewelry Care Card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Cannon Beach Treasure Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50712917836023,"sku":null,"price":490.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4193\/files\/4291-Hungary-Hungarian-Bela-II-Silver-Denier-Cross-Coin-Sterling-Silver-Necklace-02.jpg?v=1777136585"},{"product_id":"medieval-hungary-1140-ad-cross-of-faith-perseverance-sterling-silver-necklace-artifact-4292","title":"Medieval Hungary 1140 AD Cross of Faith \u0026 Perseverance Sterling Silver Necklace | Artifact #4292","description":"\u003ch1\u003eA Testament of Faith Almost 1,000 Years Old - the Medieval Hungary Cross of Faith \u0026amp; Perseverance Silver Denier in an Heirloom Necklace\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003e \u003cem\u003ePlease Note: \u003cstrong\u003eThis is an authentic Hungarian Denier Treasure Coin\u003c\/strong\u003e, and you will receive the exact \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003enecklace in the photographs and description.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNecklace Coin Size Including Bezel Setting: 5\/8” Across, 5\/8” Tall - Just a Bit Smaller than the Width of a U.S. Dime\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cem\u003eTo hold this Denier is to hold a small silver witness to faith and perseverance almost 1,000-years-old…\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes from the Hungary of King Béla II and Queen Helena — a Christian kingdom shaped by hardship, steadied by wisdom, and expressed through the enduring sign of the Cross. It remembers a king who survived what should have destroyed him, and a queen who carried a legacy forward. It also remembers a larger medieval truth: that kingdoms rose not only through strength, but by the patient labor of faith, family, and service carried across generations. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscovered in exceptional, virtually uncirculated condition, this hoard coin preserves the past with unusual clarity. The Cross remains sharply visible, and the silver still speaks of the faith of a nation. 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I was first drawn not only to their beauty, but to the human story behind them. Béla II’s life was marked by hardship, and Queen Helena reminds us that the strength of a kingdom was never carried by kings alone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eI love the way the Cross dominates the design so clearly and unapologetically — not as decoration, but as the central message of the coin. There is something deeply moving about that kind of simplicity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eThese are small pieces, but they carry a great deal of meaning: faith, endurance, and the quiet strength of a Christian kingdom finding its way through a difficult age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eFor me, these coins feel personal in the best way — intimate, faithful, and enduring. Their small scale only adds to their charm, and their beautiful preservation makes them feel as though they have come down to us with their story still very much intact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eThis coin is part of an exclusive collection of medieval hoard coins that have arrived in the 21st Century virtually uncirculated. Carefully preserved in our Conservation Lab, they have all the detail and sharpness they were minted with.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the reign of Béla II, Hungary had already been established for more than a century as a Christian kingdom within medieval Europe. Coins like this were not only used in daily exchange, but also served as visible expressions of authority and identity. On this small silver Denier, the Cross dominates the design, making the coin’s spiritual message clear at a glance. In a world where symbols mattered deeply, the Cross declared the Christian character of the kingdom and the sacred dimension of kingship itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular Denier is especially compelling because of the lives connected to it. Béla II, remembered as Béla the Blind, overcame terrible hardship and still ascended to the throne. Beside him stood Queen Helena, whose presence brings a rare human warmth to the story of the period. Too often, the women of the medieval world disappear into the margins of history, but Helena remains part of the living memory of Hungarian leadership as wife, mother, and royal strength beside the throne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Deniers in our exclusive collection are preserved in exceptional uncirculated condition: hoard coins that were hidden and protected long ago rather than worn down through circulation. That preservation allows the Cross imagery to remain especially sharp and vivid. 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I was first drawn not only to their beauty, but to the human story behind them. Béla II’s life was marked by hardship, and Queen Helena reminds us that the strength of a kingdom was never carried by kings alone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eI love the way the Cross dominates the design so clearly and unapologetically — not as decoration, but as the central message of the coin. There is something deeply moving about that kind of simplicity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eThese are small pieces, but they carry a great deal of meaning: faith, endurance, and the quiet strength of a Christian kingdom finding its way through a difficult age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eFor me, these coins feel personal in the best way — intimate, faithful, and enduring. Their small scale only adds to their charm, and their beautiful preservation makes them feel as though they have come down to us with their story still very much intact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eThis coin is part of an exclusive collection of medieval hoard coins that have arrived in the 21st Century virtually uncirculated. Carefully preserved in our Conservation Lab, they have all the detail and sharpness they were minted with.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the reign of Béla II, Hungary had already been established for more than a century as a Christian kingdom within medieval Europe. Coins like this were not only used in daily exchange, but also served as visible expressions of authority and identity. On this small silver Denier, the Cross dominates the design, making the coin’s spiritual message clear at a glance. 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I was first drawn not only to their beauty, but to the human story behind them. Béla II’s life was marked by hardship, and Queen Helena reminds us that the strength of a kingdom was never carried by kings alone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eI love the way the Cross dominates the design so clearly and unapologetically — not as decoration, but as the central message of the coin. There is something deeply moving about that kind of simplicity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eThese are small pieces, but they carry a great deal of meaning: faith, endurance, and the quiet strength of a Christian kingdom finding its way through a difficult age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eFor me, these coins feel personal in the best way — intimate, faithful, and enduring. Their small scale only adds to their charm, and their beautiful preservation makes them feel as though they have come down to us with their story still very much intact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eThis coin is part of an exclusive collection of medieval hoard coins that have arrived in the 21st Century virtually uncirculated. Carefully preserved in our Conservation Lab, they have all the detail and sharpness they were minted with.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the reign of Béla II, Hungary had already been established for more than a century as a Christian kingdom within medieval Europe. Coins like this were not only used in daily exchange, but also served as visible expressions of authority and identity. On this small silver Denier, the Cross dominates the design, making the coin’s spiritual message clear at a glance. 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The result is a small silver coin that still carries the clarity, symbolism, and dignity of the world from which it came.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Silver Hungarian Cross Denier Coin Necklace comes with:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur 100% Authentic Lifetime Guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Detailed, Multi-Page Certificate of Authenticity Researched and Written by April Knecht\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreasure Hunters Gazette Booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMini Museum Display for when you are not wearing your treasure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Treasure Jewelry Care Card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Cannon Beach Treasure Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50712925176055,"sku":null,"price":490.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4193\/files\/4295-Hungary-Hungarian-Bela-II-Silver-Denier-Cross-Coin-Sterling-Silver-Necklace-02.jpg?v=1777137132"},{"product_id":"medieval-hungary-1140-ad-cross-of-faith-perseverance-sterling-silver-necklace-artifact-4296","title":"Medieval Hungary 1140 AD Cross of Faith \u0026 Perseverance Sterling Silver Necklace | Artifact #4296","description":"\u003ch1\u003eA Testament of Faith Almost 1,000 Years Old - the Medieval Hungary Cross of Faith \u0026amp; Perseverance Silver Denier in an Heirloom Necklace\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003e \u003cem\u003ePlease Note: \u003cstrong\u003eThis is an authentic Hungarian Denier Treasure Coin\u003c\/strong\u003e, and you will receive the exact \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003enecklace in the photographs and description.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNecklace Coin Size Including Bezel Setting: 5\/8” Across, 5\/8” Tall - Just a Bit Smaller than the Width of a U.S. Dime\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cem\u003eTo hold this Denier is to hold a small silver witness to faith and perseverance almost 1,000-years-old…\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes from the Hungary of King Béla II and Queen Helena — a Christian kingdom shaped by hardship, steadied by wisdom, and expressed through the enduring sign of the Cross. 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I was first drawn not only to their beauty, but to the human story behind them. Béla II’s life was marked by hardship, and Queen Helena reminds us that the strength of a kingdom was never carried by kings alone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eI love the way the Cross dominates the design so clearly and unapologetically — not as decoration, but as the central message of the coin. There is something deeply moving about that kind of simplicity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eThese are small pieces, but they carry a great deal of meaning: faith, endurance, and the quiet strength of a Christian kingdom finding its way through a difficult age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eFor me, these coins feel personal in the best way — intimate, faithful, and enduring. Their small scale only adds to their charm, and their beautiful preservation makes them feel as though they have come down to us with their story still very much intact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eThis coin is part of an exclusive collection of medieval hoard coins that have arrived in the 21st Century virtually uncirculated. Carefully preserved in our Conservation Lab, they have all the detail and sharpness they were minted with.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the reign of Béla II, Hungary had already been established for more than a century as a Christian kingdom within medieval Europe. Coins like this were not only used in daily exchange, but also served as visible expressions of authority and identity. On this small silver Denier, the Cross dominates the design, making the coin’s spiritual message clear at a glance. 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I was first drawn not only to their beauty, but to the human story behind them. Béla II’s life was marked by hardship, and Queen Helena reminds us that the strength of a kingdom was never carried by kings alone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eI love the way the Cross dominates the design so clearly and unapologetically — not as decoration, but as the central message of the coin. There is something deeply moving about that kind of simplicity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eThese are small pieces, but they carry a great deal of meaning: faith, endurance, and the quiet strength of a Christian kingdom finding its way through a difficult age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eFor me, these coins feel personal in the best way — intimate, faithful, and enduring. Their small scale only adds to their charm, and their beautiful preservation makes them feel as though they have come down to us with their story still very much intact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eThese coins are part of an exclusive collection of medieval hoard coins that have arrived in the 21st Century virtually uncirculated. Carefully preserved in our Conservation Lab, they have all the detail and sharpness they were minted with.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the reign of Béla II, Hungary had already been established for more than a century as a Christian kingdom within medieval Europe. Coins like this were not only used in daily exchange, but also served as visible expressions of authority and identity. On this small silver Denier, the Cross dominates the design, making the coin’s spiritual message clear at a glance. 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I was first drawn not only to their beauty, but to the human story behind them. Béla II’s life was marked by hardship, and Queen Helena reminds us that the strength of a kingdom was never carried by kings alone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eI love the way the Cross dominates the design so clearly and unapologetically — not as decoration, but as the central message of the coin. There is something deeply moving about that kind of simplicity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eThese are small pieces, but they carry a great deal of meaning: faith, endurance, and the quiet strength of a Christian kingdom finding its way through a difficult age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eFor me, these coins feel personal in the best way — intimate, faithful, and enduring. Their small scale only adds to their charm, and their beautiful preservation makes them feel as though they have come down to us with their story still very much intact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eThese coins are part of an exclusive collection of medieval hoard coins that have arrived in the 21st Century virtually uncirculated. Carefully preserved in our Conservation Lab, they have all the detail and sharpness they were minted with.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the reign of Béla II, Hungary had already been established for more than a century as a Christian kingdom within medieval Europe. Coins like this were not only used in daily exchange, but also served as visible expressions of authority and identity. On this small silver Denier, the Cross dominates the design, making the coin’s spiritual message clear at a glance. In a world where symbols mattered deeply, the Cross declared the Christian character of the kingdom and the sacred dimension of kingship itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese particular Deniers are especially compelling because of the lives connected to them. Béla II, remembered as Béla the Blind, overcame terrible hardship and still ascended to the throne. Beside him stood Queen Helena, whose presence brings a rare human warmth to the story of the period. Too often, the women of the medieval world disappear into the margins of history, but Helena remains part of the living memory of Hungarian leadership as wife, mother, and royal strength beside the throne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Deniers in our exclusive collection are preserved in exceptional uncirculated condition: hoard coins that were hidden and protected long ago rather than worn down through circulation. That preservation allows the Cross imagery to remain especially sharp and vivid. The result is a small silver coin that still carries the clarity, symbolism, and dignity of the world from which it came.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Silver Hungarian Cross Denier Coin Earrings come with:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur 100% Authentic Lifetime Guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Detailed, Multi-Page Certificate of Authenticity Researched and Written by April Knecht\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreasure Hunters Gazette Booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHypo-Allergenic Earring Stoppers for Security While Worn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMini Museum Display for when you are not wearing your treasure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Treasure Jewelry Care Card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Cannon Beach Treasure Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50712946213111,"sku":null,"price":780.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4193\/files\/4299-Hungary-Hungarian-Bela-II-Silver-Denier-Cross-Coin-Sterling-Silver-Earrings-03.jpg?v=1777139551"},{"product_id":"medieval-hungary-1140-ad-cross-of-faith-perseverance-sterling-silver-earrings-artifact-4300","title":"Medieval Hungary 1140 AD Cross of Faith \u0026 Perseverance Sterling Silver Earrings | Artifact #4300","description":"\u003ch1\u003eTestaments of Faith Almost 1,000 Years Old - the Medieval Hungary Cross of Faith \u0026amp; Perseverance Silver Deniers in Heirloom Earrings\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003e \u003cem\u003ePlease Note: \u003cstrong\u003eThese are authentic Hungarian Denier Treasure Coins\u003c\/strong\u003e, and you will receive the exact earrings in the photographs and description.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEarring Coin Size Including Bezel Setting: 5\/8” Across, 5\/8” Tall - Just a Bit Smaller than the Width of a U.S. Dime. 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I was first drawn not only to their beauty, but to the human story behind them. Béla II’s life was marked by hardship, and Queen Helena reminds us that the strength of a kingdom was never carried by kings alone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eI love the way the Cross dominates the design so clearly and unapologetically — not as decoration, but as the central message of the coin. There is something deeply moving about that kind of simplicity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eThese are small pieces, but they carry a great deal of meaning: faith, endurance, and the quiet strength of a Christian kingdom finding its way through a difficult age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eFor me, these coins feel personal in the best way — intimate, faithful, and enduring. Their small scale only adds to their charm, and their beautiful preservation makes them feel as though they have come down to us with their story still very much intact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eThese coins are part of an exclusive collection of medieval hoard coins that have arrived in the 21st Century virtually uncirculated. Carefully preserved in our Conservation Lab, they have all the detail and sharpness they were minted with.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the reign of Béla II, Hungary had already been established for more than a century as a Christian kingdom within medieval Europe. Coins like this were not only used in daily exchange, but also served as visible expressions of authority and identity. On this small silver Denier, the Cross dominates the design, making the coin’s spiritual message clear at a glance. In a world where symbols mattered deeply, the Cross declared the Christian character of the kingdom and the sacred dimension of kingship itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese particular Deniers are especially compelling because of the lives connected to them. Béla II, remembered as Béla the Blind, overcame terrible hardship and still ascended to the throne. Beside him stood Queen Helena, whose presence brings a rare human warmth to the story of the period. Too often, the women of the medieval world disappear into the margins of history, but Helena remains part of the living memory of Hungarian leadership as wife, mother, and royal strength beside the throne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Deniers in our exclusive collection are preserved in exceptional uncirculated condition: hoard coins that were hidden and protected long ago rather than worn down through circulation. That preservation allows the Cross imagery to remain especially sharp and vivid. 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I was first drawn not only to their beauty, but to the human story behind them. Béla II’s life was marked by hardship, and Queen Helena reminds us that the strength of a kingdom was never carried by kings alone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eI love the way the Cross dominates the design so clearly and unapologetically — not as decoration, but as the central message of the coin. There is something deeply moving about that kind of simplicity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eThese are small pieces, but they carry a great deal of meaning: faith, endurance, and the quiet strength of a Christian kingdom finding its way through a difficult age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eFor me, these coins feel personal in the best way — intimate, faithful, and enduring. Their small scale only adds to their charm, and their beautiful preservation makes them feel as though they have come down to us with their story still very much intact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eThese coins are part of an exclusive collection of medieval hoard coins that have arrived in the 21st Century virtually uncirculated. Carefully preserved in our Conservation Lab, they have all the detail and sharpness they were minted with.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the reign of Béla II, Hungary had already been established for more than a century as a Christian kingdom within medieval Europe. Coins like this were not only used in daily exchange, but also served as visible expressions of authority and identity. On this small silver Denier, the Cross dominates the design, making the coin’s spiritual message clear at a glance. 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The result is a small silver coin that still carries the clarity, symbolism, and dignity of the world from which it came.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Silver Hungarian Cross Denier Coin Post Earrings come with:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur 100% Authentic Lifetime Guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Detailed, Multi-Page Certificate of Authenticity Researched and Written by April Knecht\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreasure Hunters Gazette Booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSterling Silver Earring Stoppers for Security While Worn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMini Museum Display for when you are not wearing your treasure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Treasure Jewelry Care Card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Cannon Beach Treasure Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50712949063927,"sku":null,"price":780.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4193\/files\/4302-Hungary-Hungarian-Bela-II-Silver-Denier-Cross-Coin-Sterling-Silver-Post-Earrings-02.jpg?v=1777139961"},{"product_id":"medieval-hungary-1140-ad-cross-of-faith-perseverance-sterling-silver-post-earrings-artifact-4303","title":"Medieval Hungary 1140 AD Cross of Faith \u0026 Perseverance Sterling Silver Post Earrings | Artifact #4303","description":"\u003ch1\u003eTestaments of Faith Almost 1,000 Years Old - the Medieval Hungary Cross of Faith \u0026amp; Perseverance Silver Deniers in Heirloom Earrings\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003e \u003cem\u003ePlease Note: \u003cstrong\u003eThese are authentic Hungarian Denier Treasure Coins\u003c\/strong\u003e, and you will receive the exact earrings in the photographs and description.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEarring Coin Size Including Bezel Setting: 5\/8” Across, 5\/8” Tall - Just a Bit Smaller than the Width of a U.S. Dime. 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I was first drawn not only to their beauty, but to the human story behind them. Béla II’s life was marked by hardship, and Queen Helena reminds us that the strength of a kingdom was never carried by kings alone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eI love the way the Cross dominates the design so clearly and unapologetically — not as decoration, but as the central message of the coin. There is something deeply moving about that kind of simplicity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eThese are small pieces, but they carry a great deal of meaning: faith, endurance, and the quiet strength of a Christian kingdom finding its way through a difficult age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eFor me, these coins feel personal in the best way — intimate, faithful, and enduring. Their small scale only adds to their charm, and their beautiful preservation makes them feel as though they have come down to us with their story still very much intact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eThese coins are part of an exclusive collection of medieval hoard coins that have arrived in the 21st Century virtually uncirculated. Carefully preserved in our Conservation Lab, they have all the detail and sharpness they were minted with.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the reign of Béla II, Hungary had already been established for more than a century as a Christian kingdom within medieval Europe. Coins like this were not only used in daily exchange, but also served as visible expressions of authority and identity. On this small silver Denier, the Cross dominates the design, making the coin’s spiritual message clear at a glance. In a world where symbols mattered deeply, the Cross declared the Christian character of the kingdom and the sacred dimension of kingship itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese particular Deniers are especially compelling because of the lives connected to them. Béla II, remembered as Béla the Blind, overcame terrible hardship and still ascended to the throne. Beside him stood Queen Helena, whose presence brings a rare human warmth to the story of the period. Too often, the women of the medieval world disappear into the margins of history, but Helena remains part of the living memory of Hungarian leadership as wife, mother, and royal strength beside the throne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Deniers in our exclusive collection are preserved in exceptional uncirculated condition: hoard coins that were hidden and protected long ago rather than worn down through circulation. That preservation allows the Cross imagery to remain especially sharp and vivid. 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I was first drawn not only to their beauty, but to the human story behind them. Béla II’s life was marked by hardship, and Queen Helena reminds us that the strength of a kingdom was never carried by kings alone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eI love the way the Cross dominates the design so clearly and unapologetically — not as decoration, but as the central message of the coin. There is something deeply moving about that kind of simplicity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eThese are small pieces, but they carry a great deal of meaning: faith, endurance, and the quiet strength of a Christian kingdom finding its way through a difficult age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eFor me, these coins feel personal in the best way — intimate, faithful, and enduring. Their small scale only adds to their charm, and their beautiful preservation makes them feel as though they have come down to us with their story still very much intact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eThese coins are part of an exclusive collection of medieval hoard coins that have arrived in the 21st Century virtually uncirculated. Carefully preserved in our Conservation Lab, they have all the detail and sharpness they were minted with.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the reign of Béla II, Hungary had already been established for more than a century as a Christian kingdom within medieval Europe. Coins like this were not only used in daily exchange, but also served as visible expressions of authority and identity. On this small silver Denier, the Cross dominates the design, making the coin’s spiritual message clear at a glance. In a world where symbols mattered deeply, the Cross declared the Christian character of the kingdom and the sacred dimension of kingship itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese particular Deniers are especially compelling because of the lives connected to them. Béla II, remembered as Béla the Blind, overcame terrible hardship and still ascended to the throne. Beside him stood Queen Helena, whose presence brings a rare human warmth to the story of the period. Too often, the women of the medieval world disappear into the margins of history, but Helena remains part of the living memory of Hungarian leadership as wife, mother, and royal strength beside the throne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Deniers in our exclusive collection are preserved in exceptional uncirculated condition: hoard coins that were hidden and protected long ago rather than worn down through circulation. That preservation allows the Cross imagery to remain especially sharp and vivid. 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It remembers a king who survived what should have destroyed him, and a queen who carried a legacy forward. It also remembers a larger medieval truth: that kingdoms rose not only through strength, but by the patient labor of faith, family, and service carried across generations. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscovered in exceptional, virtually uncirculated condition, this hoard coin preserves the past with unusual clarity. The Cross remains sharply visible, and the silver still speaks of the faith of a nation. 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I was first drawn not only to their beauty, but to the human story behind them. Béla II’s life was marked by hardship, and Queen Helena reminds us that the strength of a kingdom was never carried by kings alone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eI love the way the Cross dominates the design so clearly and unapologetically — not as decoration, but as the central message of the coin. There is something deeply moving about that kind of simplicity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eThese are small pieces, but they carry a great deal of meaning: faith, endurance, and the quiet strength of a Christian kingdom finding its way through a difficult age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eFor me, these coins feel personal in the best way — intimate, faithful, and enduring. Their small scale only adds to their charm, and their beautiful preservation makes them feel as though they have come down to us with their story still very much intact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eThis coin is part of an exclusive collection of medieval hoard coins that have arrived in the 21st Century virtually uncirculated. Carefully preserved in our Conservation Lab, they have all the detail and sharpness they were minted with.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the reign of Béla II, Hungary had already been established for more than a century as a Christian kingdom within medieval Europe. Coins like this were not only used in daily exchange, but also served as visible expressions of authority and identity. On this small silver Denier, the Cross dominates the design, making the coin’s spiritual message clear at a glance. 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I was first drawn not only to their beauty, but to the human story behind them. Béla II’s life was marked by hardship, and Queen Helena reminds us that the strength of a kingdom was never carried by kings alone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eI love the way the Cross dominates the design so clearly and unapologetically — not as decoration, but as the central message of the coin. There is something deeply moving about that kind of simplicity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eThese are small pieces, but they carry a great deal of meaning: faith, endurance, and the quiet strength of a Christian kingdom finding its way through a difficult age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eFor me, these coins feel personal in the best way — intimate, faithful, and enduring. Their small scale only adds to their charm, and their beautiful preservation makes them feel as though they have come down to us with their story still very much intact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eThis coin is part of an exclusive collection of medieval hoard coins that have arrived in the 21st Century virtually uncirculated. Carefully preserved in our Conservation Lab, they have all the detail and sharpness they were minted with.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the reign of Béla II, Hungary had already been established for more than a century as a Christian kingdom within medieval Europe. Coins like this were not only used in daily exchange, but also served as visible expressions of authority and identity. On this small silver Denier, the Cross dominates the design, making the coin’s spiritual message clear at a glance. In a world where symbols mattered deeply, the Cross declared the Christian character of the kingdom and the sacred dimension of kingship itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular Denier is especially compelling because of the lives connected to it. Béla II, remembered as Béla the Blind, overcame terrible hardship and still ascended to the throne. Beside him stood Queen Helena, whose presence brings a rare human warmth to the story of the period. Too often, the women of the medieval world disappear into the margins of history, but Helena remains part of the living memory of Hungarian leadership as wife, mother, and royal strength beside the throne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Deniers in our exclusive collection are preserved in exceptional uncirculated condition: hoard coins that were hidden and protected long ago rather than worn down through circulation. That preservation allows the Cross imagery to remain especially sharp and vivid. 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It remembers a king who survived what should have destroyed him, and a queen who carried a legacy forward. It also remembers a larger medieval truth: that kingdoms rose not only through strength, but by the patient labor of faith, family, and service carried across generations. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscovered in exceptional, virtually uncirculated condition, this hoard coin preserves the past with unusual clarity. The Cross remains sharply visible, and the silver still speaks of the faith of a nation. What has endured across nine centuries now passes into the care of a modern believer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Silver Cross Denier Pendant:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Denier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 1131 - 1141 AD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRuler: King Bela II \u0026amp; Queen Helena of Hungary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: Proprietary, Non-Tarnishing Sterling Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse: Large Jerusalem Cross of Christ within a circular border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse: Crusader Cross centered design within circles, with geometric surrounding devices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrimary Symbol: The Cross — faith made visible, and the universal symbol of a Christian kingdom. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eArticulating Bail Interior Diameter: Will accommodate chain necklace up to \u003cstrong\u003e5mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePendant Size Including Bezel Setting: 5\/8” Across, 7\/8” Tall - Just a Bit Smaller than the Width of a U.S. Dime \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApril's Notes:\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 5, 5);\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThese little Hungarian silver coins spoke to me immediately. I was first drawn not only to their beauty, but to the human story behind them. Béla II’s life was marked by hardship, and Queen Helena reminds us that the strength of a kingdom was never carried by kings alone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eI love the way the Cross dominates the design so clearly and unapologetically — not as decoration, but as the central message of the coin. There is something deeply moving about that kind of simplicity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eThese are small pieces, but they carry a great deal of meaning: faith, endurance, and the quiet strength of a Christian kingdom finding its way through a difficult age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eFor me, these coins feel personal in the best way — intimate, faithful, and enduring. Their small scale only adds to their charm, and their beautiful preservation makes them feel as though they have come down to us with their story still very much intact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eThis coin is part of an exclusive collection of medieval hoard coins that have arrived in the 21st Century virtually uncirculated. Carefully preserved in our Conservation Lab, they have all the detail and sharpness they were minted with.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the reign of Béla II, Hungary had already been established for more than a century as a Christian kingdom within medieval Europe. Coins like this were not only used in daily exchange, but also served as visible expressions of authority and identity. On this small silver Denier, the Cross dominates the design, making the coin’s spiritual message clear at a glance. In a world where symbols mattered deeply, the Cross declared the Christian character of the kingdom and the sacred dimension of kingship itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular Denier is especially compelling because of the lives connected to it. Béla II, remembered as Béla the Blind, overcame terrible hardship and still ascended to the throne. Beside him stood Queen Helena, whose presence brings a rare human warmth to the story of the period. Too often, the women of the medieval world disappear into the margins of history, but Helena remains part of the living memory of Hungarian leadership as wife, mother, and royal strength beside the throne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Deniers in our exclusive collection are preserved in exceptional uncirculated condition: hoard coins that were hidden and protected long ago rather than worn down through circulation. That preservation allows the Cross imagery to remain especially sharp and vivid. 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It remembers a king who survived what should have destroyed him, and a queen who carried a legacy forward. It also remembers a larger medieval truth: that kingdoms rose not only through strength, but by the patient labor of faith, family, and service carried across generations. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscovered in exceptional, virtually uncirculated condition, this hoard coin preserves the past with unusual clarity. The Cross remains sharply visible, and the silver still speaks of the faith of a nation. 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I was first drawn not only to their beauty, but to the human story behind them. Béla II’s life was marked by hardship, and Queen Helena reminds us that the strength of a kingdom was never carried by kings alone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eI love the way the Cross dominates the design so clearly and unapologetically — not as decoration, but as the central message of the coin. There is something deeply moving about that kind of simplicity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eThese are small pieces, but they carry a great deal of meaning: faith, endurance, and the quiet strength of a Christian kingdom finding its way through a difficult age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eFor me, these coins feel personal in the best way — intimate, faithful, and enduring. Their small scale only adds to their charm, and their beautiful preservation makes them feel as though they have come down to us with their story still very much intact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eThis coin is part of an exclusive collection of medieval hoard coins that have arrived in the 21st Century virtually uncirculated. Carefully preserved in our Conservation Lab, they have all the detail and sharpness they were minted with.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the reign of Béla II, Hungary had already been established for more than a century as a Christian kingdom within medieval Europe. Coins like this were not only used in daily exchange, but also served as visible expressions of authority and identity. On this small silver Denier, the Cross dominates the design, making the coin’s spiritual message clear at a glance. In a world where symbols mattered deeply, the Cross declared the Christian character of the kingdom and the sacred dimension of kingship itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular Denier is especially compelling because of the lives connected to it. Béla II, remembered as Béla the Blind, overcame terrible hardship and still ascended to the throne. Beside him stood Queen Helena, whose presence brings a rare human warmth to the story of the period. Too often, the women of the medieval world disappear into the margins of history, but Helena remains part of the living memory of Hungarian leadership as wife, mother, and royal strength beside the throne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Deniers in our exclusive collection are preserved in exceptional uncirculated condition: hoard coins that were hidden and protected long ago rather than worn down through circulation. That preservation allows the Cross imagery to remain especially sharp and vivid. 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Antioch Deniers have the bold, flared-end cross pattee and Crusader's crescent on one side, the other side displays a Crusading King adorned in chainmail with a cross on his medieval helmet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese Antioch Deniers are indeed legendary for their pictured Crusader - so much so that they have acquired the nickname \"Helmet Heads.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of the most fascinating elements of Antioch Crusader coins are the motifs of the Crescent and Star\/Shining Sun.\u003c\/strong\u003e While the modern world sees these symbols as those of the Ottoman Empire and later Islamic countries, these symbols were not officially adopted by the Ottoman Empire until the second half of the 18th Century. At the time of the Crusades, they were ancient symbols used by the Byzantine Empire. Western Crusaders adopted these heavenly symbols as a sign of honor and sacrifice while fighting in the Holy Land.  Later, when the survivors returned home, they displayed the Crescent and Shining Sun in their personal heraldic devices and seals in memory of their service. In fact, Richard I's (the Lionheart's) two seals both display these symbols as a testament to his vocation as a Crusader.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese coins, perhaps more than any other, embody the legendary art of the Medieval age with their stunning letter forms, bold crosses and the stylized rendering of the chain-mail adorned knight. This was a time of chivalry… and holding this precious relic of a past age conjures images of maidens, knights, round tables and the fabled stories we all remember. While a time of great trial and tragedy, it was also a time of bravery, sacrifice, and honor.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Antioch Denier Crusades Coin:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Denier (sometimes referred to as a Medieval Hand-Hammered Penny)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 1163 - 1233 AD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKing: Bohemond III \u0026amp; IV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMint: Antioch, Levant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse (Front): The Cross Pattee of Christ\/Jerusalem Cross with the Crescent in One Quadrant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse (Back): Bohemond in Battle Dress - Crusader's Chain Mail \u0026amp; Helmet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: Silver\/Billon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: 14K Gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArticulating Bail Interior Diameter: Will accommodate chain or leather necklace up to 6.2mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize Including Bezel (Frame): 7\/8” Across, 1 1\/4” Tall - The Width of a US Nickel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #a40700;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobert's Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis coin is in stunning condition for its age. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt even has that characteristic \"rosey glow\" these treasures are known for. It displays the crescent  star and even tiny cross on the Crusader's helmet, and is a part of a hoard of Antioch deniers that is exclusive to Cannon Beach Treasure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e We created a luxury width bezel for this highly detailed piece.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eWhat kind of coins did the Templar Knights use? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eWe are always asked this question... and it's a good one! This Antioch Crusader coin is one of them. The Knights Templar were initially created to protect pilgrims traveling back and forth from Europe to Jerusalem. This type of coin most certainly would have been in their pouches. An amazing survivor of the Pilgrim Trails of the Holy Land. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrusader coinage came to be when the Western European Crusaders began to establish kingdoms along the route of the First Crusade. Antioch, which was then comprised of lands that are in present day Turkey and Syria, became a powerful Crusader state on the Mediterranean, and played a pivotal role during the Crusade Era. While coins were produced in several Crusader states, the hand-hammered silver billon coins produced in Antioch picturing a helmeted knight are some of the most prized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is Billon?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBillon is the term used to describe a silver coin with a lower percentage of silver than the \"average\" silver coin of the day - somewhere less than approximately 90% silver. This lower percentage of silver is combined with copper, which gives the coins strength and durability. Antioch Crusader Deniers are made of billon, and while they look like higher-percentage silver coins, some do have a slight golden-copper glow giving them a distinctive, warm hue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMedieval Hand-Hammered Pennies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen a coin is discovered in a land far from where it was minted, we always ask, “How did it get there, and who carried it?” And for these “Helmet Head” deniers, answers to these questions are fascinating ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs historians and numismatists, we see the 8th Century as one of the most important in European monetary history. Charlemagne (768-814), also called Charles the Great, and sometimes the “Father of Europe,” was King of the Franks, and the land over which he ruled became known as the Carolingian Empire. In just a few short years, he united most of Western Europe for the first time since the Roman Empire, and laid the foundations for modern France and Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharlemagne’s reign saw a substantial restoration of European political authority along with a complete redesign of its coins. During his reign, the hand-hammered medieval silver Denier came into being and it (along with the British silver penny) went on to dominate European currency for 500 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Antioch Crusader Coin Pendant comes complete with:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur 100% Authentic Lifetime Guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Detailed, Multi-Page Certificate of Authenticity Researched and Written by April Knecht\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistoric Brief: The Creation of Medieval Long Cross Pennies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreasure Hunters Gazette Booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMini Museum Display for when you are not wearing your treasure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Treasure Jewelry Care Card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Cannon Beach Treasure Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50854061342967,"sku":null,"price":960.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4193\/files\/4498-Antioch-Crusader-Bohemond-Denier-Crusader-Kings-of-Antioch-Templar-Knights-Coin-14K-Gold-Pendant-01.jpg?v=1781202062"},{"product_id":"templar-knights-era-antioch-crusader-medieval-silver-denier-helmet-head-coin-of-the-crusades-14k-white-gold-pendant-artifact-4506","title":"Templar Knights Era Antioch Crusader Medieval Silver Denier - Helmet Head - Coin of the Crusades 14K White Gold Pendant | Artifact #4506","description":"\u003ch1\u003eThe Antioch Helmeted Crusader Denier - Rare, Fascinating \u0026amp; Legendary in an Heirloom Pendant\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is an authentic Antioch Templar Knights Crusader Era Treasure Coin, and you will receive the exact pendant in the photographs and description.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eSize Including Bezel (Frame): 7\/8” Across, 1 1\/4” Tall - The Width of a US Nickel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrecious and rare survivors of one of the most pivotal times in world history, The silver billon Deniers of Antioch are perhaps the most legendary of the Crusader States' hand-hammered coins. Antioch Deniers have the bold, flared-end cross pattee and Crusader's crescent on one side, the other side displays a Crusading King adorned in chainmail with a cross on his medieval helmet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese Antioch Deniers are indeed legendary for their pictured Crusader - so much so that they have acquired the nickname \"Helmet Heads.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of the most fascinating elements of Antioch Crusader coins are the motifs of the Crescent and Star\/Shining Sun.\u003c\/strong\u003e While the modern world sees these symbols as those of the Ottoman Empire and later Islamic countries, these symbols were not officially adopted by the Ottoman Empire until the second half of the 18th Century. At the time of the Crusades, they were ancient symbols used by the Byzantine Empire. Western Crusaders adopted these heavenly symbols as a sign of honor and sacrifice while fighting in the Holy Land.  Later, when the survivors returned home, they displayed the Crescent and Shining Sun in their personal heraldic devices and seals in memory of their service. In fact, Richard I's (the Lionheart's) two seals both display these symbols as a testament to his vocation as a Crusader.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese coins, perhaps more than any other, embody the legendary art of the Medieval age with their stunning letter forms, bold crosses and the stylized rendering of the chain-mail adorned knight. This was a time of chivalry… and holding this precious relic of a past age conjures images of maidens, knights, round tables and the fabled stories we all remember. While a time of great trial and tragedy, it was also a time of bravery, sacrifice, and honor.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Antioch Denier Crusades Coin:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Denier (sometimes referred to as a Medieval Hand-Hammered Penny)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 1163 - 1233 AD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKing: Bohemond III \u0026amp; IV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMint: Antioch, Levant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse (Front): The Cross Pattee of Christ\/Jerusalem Cross with the Crescent in One Quadrant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse (Back): Bohemond in Battle Dress - Crusader's Chain Mail \u0026amp; Helmet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: Silver\/Billon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: 14K White Gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArticulating Bail Interior Diameter: Will accommodate chain or leather necklace up to 6.2mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize Including Bezel (Frame): 7\/8” Across, 1 1\/4” Tall - The Width of a US Nickel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #a40700;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobert's Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis coin is in stunning condition for its age. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt even has that characteristic \"rosey glow\" these treasures are known for. It displays the crescent  star and even tiny cross on the Crusader's helmet, and is a part of a hoard of Antioch deniers that is exclusive to Cannon Beach Treasure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e We created a luxury width bezel for this highly detailed piece.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eWhat kind of coins did the Templar Knights use? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eWe are always asked this question... and it's a good one! This Antioch Crusader coin is one of them. The Knights Templar were initially created to protect pilgrims traveling back and forth from Europe to Jerusalem. This type of coin most certainly would have been in their pouches. An amazing survivor of the Pilgrim Trails of the Holy Land. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrusader coinage came to be when the Western European Crusaders began to establish kingdoms along the route of the First Crusade. Antioch, which was then comprised of lands that are in present day Turkey and Syria, became a powerful Crusader state on the Mediterranean, and played a pivotal role during the Crusade Era. While coins were produced in several Crusader states, the hand-hammered silver billon coins produced in Antioch picturing a helmeted knight are some of the most prized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is Billon?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBillon is the term used to describe a silver coin with a lower percentage of silver than the \"average\" silver coin of the day - somewhere less than approximately 90% silver. This lower percentage of silver is combined with copper, which gives the coins strength and durability. Antioch Crusader Deniers are made of billon, and while they look like higher-percentage silver coins, some do have a slight golden-copper glow giving them a distinctive, warm hue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMedieval Hand-Hammered Pennies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen a coin is discovered in a land far from where it was minted, we always ask, “How did it get there, and who carried it?” And for these “Helmet Head” deniers, answers to these questions are fascinating ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs historians and numismatists, we see the 8th Century as one of the most important in European monetary history. Charlemagne (768-814), also called Charles the Great, and sometimes the “Father of Europe,” was King of the Franks, and the land over which he ruled became known as the Carolingian Empire. In just a few short years, he united most of Western Europe for the first time since the Roman Empire, and laid the foundations for modern France and Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharlemagne’s reign saw a substantial restoration of European political authority along with a complete redesign of its coins. During his reign, the hand-hammered medieval silver Denier came into being and it (along with the British silver penny) went on to dominate European currency for 500 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Antioch Crusader Coin Pendant comes complete with:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur 100% Authentic Lifetime Guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Detailed, Multi-Page Certificate of Authenticity Researched and Written by April Knecht\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistoric Brief: The Creation of Medieval Long Cross Pennies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreasure Hunters Gazette Booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMini Museum Display for when you are not wearing your treasure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Treasure Jewelry Care Card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Cannon Beach Treasure Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50854173376759,"sku":null,"price":960.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4193\/files\/4506-Antioch-Crusader-Bohemond-Denier-Crusader-Kings-of-Antioch-Templar-Knights-Coin-14K-White-Gold-Pendant-01.jpg?v=1781202816"},{"product_id":"templar-knights-era-antioch-crusader-medieval-silver-denier-helmet-head-coin-of-the-crusades-14k-white-gold-pendant-artifact-4511","title":"Templar Knights Era Antioch Crusader Medieval Silver Denier - Helmet Head - Coin of the Crusades 14K White Gold Pendant | Artifact #4511","description":"\u003ch1\u003eThe Antioch Helmeted Crusader Denier - Rare, Fascinating \u0026amp; Legendary in an Heirloom Pendant\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is an authentic Antioch Templar Knights Crusader Era Treasure Coin, and you will receive the exact pendant in the photographs and description.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eSize Including Bezel (Frame): 7\/8” Across, 1 1\/4” Tall - The Width of a US Nickel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrecious and rare survivors of one of the most pivotal times in world history, The silver billon Deniers of Antioch are perhaps the most legendary of the Crusader States' hand-hammered coins. Antioch Deniers have the bold, flared-end cross pattee and Crusader's crescent on one side, the other side displays a Crusading King adorned in chainmail with a cross on his medieval helmet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese Antioch Deniers are indeed legendary for their pictured Crusader - so much so that they have acquired the nickname \"Helmet Heads.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of the most fascinating elements of Antioch Crusader coins are the motifs of the Crescent and Star\/Shining Sun.\u003c\/strong\u003e While the modern world sees these symbols as those of the Ottoman Empire and later Islamic countries, these symbols were not officially adopted by the Ottoman Empire until the second half of the 18th Century. At the time of the Crusades, they were ancient symbols used by the Byzantine Empire. Western Crusaders adopted these heavenly symbols as a sign of honor and sacrifice while fighting in the Holy Land.  Later, when the survivors returned home, they displayed the Crescent and Shining Sun in their personal heraldic devices and seals in memory of their service. In fact, Richard I's (the Lionheart's) two seals both display these symbols as a testament to his vocation as a Crusader.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese coins, perhaps more than any other, embody the legendary art of the Medieval age with their stunning letter forms, bold crosses and the stylized rendering of the chain-mail adorned knight. This was a time of chivalry… and holding this precious relic of a past age conjures images of maidens, knights, round tables and the fabled stories we all remember. While a time of great trial and tragedy, it was also a time of bravery, sacrifice, and honor.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Antioch Denier Crusades Coin:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Denier (sometimes referred to as a Medieval Hand-Hammered Penny)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 1163 - 1233 AD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKing: Bohemond III \u0026amp; IV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMint: Antioch, Levant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse (Front): The Cross Pattee of Christ\/Jerusalem Cross with the Crescent in One Quadrant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse (Back): Bohemond in Battle Dress - Crusader's Chain Mail \u0026amp; Helmet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: Silver\/Billon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: 14K White Gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArticulating Bail Interior Diameter: Will accommodate chain or leather necklace up to 6.2mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize Including Bezel (Frame): 7\/8” Across, 1 1\/4” Tall - The Width of a US Nickel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #a40700;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobert's Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis coin is in stunning condition for its age. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt even has that characteristic \"rosey glow\" these treasures are known for. It displays the crescent  star and even tiny cross on the Crusader's helmet, and is a part of a hoard of Antioch deniers that is exclusive to Cannon Beach Treasure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e We created a luxury width bezel for this highly detailed piece.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eWhat kind of coins did the Templar Knights use? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eWe are always asked this question... and it's a good one! This Antioch Crusader coin is one of them. The Knights Templar were initially created to protect pilgrims traveling back and forth from Europe to Jerusalem. This type of coin most certainly would have been in their pouches. An amazing survivor of the Pilgrim Trails of the Holy Land. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrusader coinage came to be when the Western European Crusaders began to establish kingdoms along the route of the First Crusade. Antioch, which was then comprised of lands that are in present day Turkey and Syria, became a powerful Crusader state on the Mediterranean, and played a pivotal role during the Crusade Era. While coins were produced in several Crusader states, the hand-hammered silver billon coins produced in Antioch picturing a helmeted knight are some of the most prized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is Billon?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBillon is the term used to describe a silver coin with a lower percentage of silver than the \"average\" silver coin of the day - somewhere less than approximately 90% silver. This lower percentage of silver is combined with copper, which gives the coins strength and durability. Antioch Crusader Deniers are made of billon, and while they look like higher-percentage silver coins, some do have a slight golden-copper glow giving them a distinctive, warm hue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMedieval Hand-Hammered Pennies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen a coin is discovered in a land far from where it was minted, we always ask, “How did it get there, and who carried it?” And for these “Helmet Head” deniers, answers to these questions are fascinating ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs historians and numismatists, we see the 8th Century as one of the most important in European monetary history. Charlemagne (768-814), also called Charles the Great, and sometimes the “Father of Europe,” was King of the Franks, and the land over which he ruled became known as the Carolingian Empire. In just a few short years, he united most of Western Europe for the first time since the Roman Empire, and laid the foundations for modern France and Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharlemagne’s reign saw a substantial restoration of European political authority along with a complete redesign of its coins. 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Struck in the Kingdom of Sicily in the late 12th century, it comes from a world where Christian faith was found not just in churches, but banners, seals, crowns, manuscripts, and even the coins that passed from hand to hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo modern eyes, Sicily may seem like a beautiful island just off the coast of Italy. But in the Middle Ages, it was one of the great crossroads of the Mediterranean — linked to Italy, North Africa, the Byzantine East, and the sea routes toward the Holy Land. This type of Denaro is associated with Brindisi, one of medieval Italy’s important gateway ports, where Crusaders, pilgrims, merchants, sailors, and travelers looked east across the water toward Greece, Constantinople, the Levant, and the lands of the Bible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is what makes this coin so moving. It is not only medieval money. It is a small silver witness to a Christian world of faith, courage, hope, pilgrimage, sea routes, and sacred longing — a world where the Cross stood at the center, the stars signified the heavens, and human authority was understood beneath the order of God.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Sicilian Medieval Hand-Hammered Treasure Coin Pendant:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 1194 - 1197\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMint: Brindisi, Italy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Denaro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRuler: King Henry VI, Holy Roman Emperor, ruling Sicily as Henry I \u0026amp; Queen and Empress: Constance of Sicily\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: Proprietary, Non-Tarnishing Sterling Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCross with two six-pointed stars in opposite spaces around the Cross; inscription naming Henry as emperor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eReverse: Inscription naming Constance as empress, with central A and P device and omega-like mark above\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArticulating Bail Interior Diameter: Will accommodate a chain up to 5.5 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Pendant Size Including Bezel Setting: 3\/4\" Across, 1\" Tall - with a width of a U.S. Dime\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(126, 2, 2);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApril's Notes: \u003c\/strong\u003eThese Crusader-era Sicilian coins are small, but they do not feel small. Their symbols are larger than life: here is the Crusader Cross appearing not once but twice with its flanking stars calling to mind divinity at first glance. (See the red circled X on the reverse - the last letter in the Medieval inscription which creates, in effect, a second Cross.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(126, 2, 2);\"\u003eThe Cross is bold and central, and the two six-pointed stars in opposite spaces around it give the design a sense of balance, movement, and sacred presence. It is exactly the kind of medieval Christian symbolism that still speaks today: direct, ancient, meaningful, and immediately recognizable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(126, 2, 2);\"\u003eI especially love the way this coin connects so many worlds at once. It is Sicilian and Italian. It is Templar-era. It carries the name Denaro, descended from the Roman Denarius. It belongs to the reign of Henry and Constance. And it is associated with Brindisi, one of the gateway ports of medieval Italy, where Crusaders, pilgrims, merchants, and travelers moved between the Latin West and the eastern Mediterranean.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStars Beside the Cross\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the front of this medieval Sicilian Denaro, two six-pointed stars appear in opposite spaces around the Cross. To a modern eye, they may seem like small details, but on a coin this tiny, nothing was placed without purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor medieval Christians, the Cross was never merely decoration. It was the sign of Christ, salvation, sacrifice, divine authority, and hope. The stars naturally called to mind the heavens, sacred light, divine guidance, and the belief that earthly life unfolded beneath the watch of God.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHenry, Constance, and the World Behind the Coin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Denaro was issued under Henry VI, Holy Roman Emperor, who ruled Sicily as Henry I, and his wife Constance, Queen of Sicily and Empress. Henry came from the powerful Hohenstaufen dynasty of Germany. Constance carried the royal bloodline of Norman Sicily. Together, their coinage joined two great medieval stories: imperial Europe and the Christian kingdom of Sicily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConstance is especially important. She was not simply the emperor’s wife. She was the heiress whose claim made Sicily possible for Henry, and her name appears on the coinage itself. Their son would become Frederick II — King of Sicily, Holy Roman Emperor, and one of the most extraordinary rulers of the Middle Ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven the name Denaro reaches backward in time. It comes from Denarius, the ancient Roman silver coin once used across the Roman world. Centuries later, medieval Italy preserved the old name. The empire had changed. The Cross had replaced the old pagan gods. But the memory of Roman money still lived on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreserved across more than eight centuries, this Denaro now passes into modern stewardship: a treasure of medieval Sicily, a descendant of Roman money, and a Cross-marked witness from the gateway ports of the Crusader age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow set as an heirloom pendant, it becomes something more than an artifact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt becomes a piece of Christian history you can carry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Sicily, Italy Coin Pendant Comes Complete with:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur 100% Authentic Lifetime Guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA 4-Page, Full Color, Customized Photo Certificate of Authenticity Researched and Written by April Knecht and Robert Lewis Knecht\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreasure Hunters Gazette Booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMini Museum Display for when you are not wearing your treasure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Treasure Jewelry Care Card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Cannon Beach Treasure Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50860575785207,"sku":null,"price":580.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4193\/files\/4515-Medieval-Italian-States-Sicily-Crusader-Era-Silver-Denaro-of-Henry-I-Coin-Sterling-Silver-Pendant-01.jpg?v=1781453865"},{"product_id":"sicilian-silver-denaro-the-templar-era-cross-and-stars-of-medieval-italy-14k-gold-pendant-artifact-4520","title":"Sicilian Silver Denaro – the Templar-Era Cross and Stars of Medieval Italy 14K Gold Pendant | Artifact #4520","description":"\u003ch1\u003eKnights Templar-Era Sicilian Denaro: the Cross and Stars of the Gateway Ports of Medieval Italy – Now in an Heirloom Pendant\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(126, 2, 2);\"\u003e \u003ci\u003ePlease Note: \u003cstrong\u003eThis is an authentic Sicilian Denaro\u003c\/strong\u003e, and you will receive the exact pendant in the photographs and description.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(126, 2, 2);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Pendant Size Including Bezel Setting: 3\/4\" Across, 1\" Tall - with a width of a U.S. Dime\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis small medieval Sicilian Denaro carries one of the most powerful images of the Crusader age: the Cross, framed by two stars. Struck in the Kingdom of Sicily in the late 12th century, it comes from a world where Christian faith was found not just in churches, but banners, seals, crowns, manuscripts, and even the coins that passed from hand to hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo modern eyes, Sicily may seem like a beautiful island just off the coast of Italy. But in the Middle Ages, it was one of the great crossroads of the Mediterranean — linked to Italy, North Africa, the Byzantine East, and the sea routes toward the Holy Land. This type of Denaro is associated with Brindisi, one of medieval Italy’s important gateway ports, where Crusaders, pilgrims, merchants, sailors, and travelers looked east across the water toward Greece, Constantinople, the Levant, and the lands of the Bible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is what makes this coin so moving. It is not only medieval money. It is a small silver witness to a Christian world of faith, courage, hope, pilgrimage, sea routes, and sacred longing — a world where the Cross stood at the center, the stars signified the heavens, and human authority was understood beneath the order of God.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Sicilian Medieval Hand-Hammered Treasure Coin Pendant:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 1194 - 1197\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMint: Brindisi, Italy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Denaro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRuler: King Henry VI, Holy Roman Emperor, ruling Sicily as Henry I \u0026amp; Queen and Empress: Constance of Sicily\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: 14K Gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCross with two six-pointed stars in opposite spaces around the Cross; inscription naming Henry as emperor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eReverse: Inscription naming Constance as empress, with central A and P device and omega-like mark above\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArticulating Bail Interior Diameter: Will accommodate a chain up to 5.5 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Pendant Size Including Bezel Setting: 3\/4\" Across, 1\" Tall - with a width of a U.S. Dime\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(126, 2, 2);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApril's Notes: \u003c\/strong\u003eThese Crusader-era Sicilian coins are small, but they do not feel small. Their symbols are larger than life: here is the Crusader Cross appearing not once but twice with its flanking stars calling to mind divinity at first glance. (See the red circled X on the reverse - the last letter in the Medieval inscription which creates, in effect, a second Cross.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(126, 2, 2);\"\u003eThe Cross is bold and central, and the two six-pointed stars in opposite spaces around it give the design a sense of balance, movement, and sacred presence. It is exactly the kind of medieval Christian symbolism that still speaks today: direct, ancient, meaningful, and immediately recognizable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(126, 2, 2);\"\u003eI especially love the way this coin connects so many worlds at once. It is Sicilian and Italian. It is Templar-era. It carries the name Denaro, descended from the Roman Denarius. It belongs to the reign of Henry and Constance. And it is associated with Brindisi, one of the gateway ports of medieval Italy, where Crusaders, pilgrims, merchants, and travelers moved between the Latin West and the eastern Mediterranean.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStars Beside the Cross\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the front of this medieval Sicilian Denaro, two six-pointed stars appear in opposite spaces around the Cross. To a modern eye, they may seem like small details, but on a coin this tiny, nothing was placed without purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor medieval Christians, the Cross was never merely decoration. It was the sign of Christ, salvation, sacrifice, divine authority, and hope. The stars naturally called to mind the heavens, sacred light, divine guidance, and the belief that earthly life unfolded beneath the watch of God.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHenry, Constance, and the World Behind the Coin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Denaro was issued under Henry VI, Holy Roman Emperor, who ruled Sicily as Henry I, and his wife Constance, Queen of Sicily and Empress. Henry came from the powerful Hohenstaufen dynasty of Germany. Constance carried the royal bloodline of Norman Sicily. Together, their coinage joined two great medieval stories: imperial Europe and the Christian kingdom of Sicily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConstance is especially important. She was not simply the emperor’s wife. She was the heiress whose claim made Sicily possible for Henry, and her name appears on the coinage itself. Their son would become Frederick II — King of Sicily, Holy Roman Emperor, and one of the most extraordinary rulers of the Middle Ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven the name Denaro reaches backward in time. It comes from Denarius, the ancient Roman silver coin once used across the Roman world. Centuries later, medieval Italy preserved the old name. The empire had changed. The Cross had replaced the old pagan gods. But the memory of Roman money still lived on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreserved across more than eight centuries, this Denaro now passes into modern stewardship: a treasure of medieval Sicily, a descendant of Roman money, and a Cross-marked witness from the gateway ports of the Crusader age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow set as an heirloom pendant, it becomes something more than an artifact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt becomes a piece of Christian history you can carry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Sicily, Italy Coin Pendant Comes Complete with:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur 100% Authentic Lifetime Guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA 4-Page, Full Color, Customized Photo Certificate of Authenticity Researched and Written by April Knecht and Robert Lewis Knecht\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreasure Hunters Gazette Booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMini Museum Display for when you are not wearing your treasure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Treasure Jewelry Care Card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Cannon Beach Treasure Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50860583092471,"sku":null,"price":960.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4193\/files\/4520-Medieval-Italian-States-Sicily-Crusader-Era-Silver-Denaro-of-Henry-I-Coin--14K-Gold-Pendant-01.jpg?v=1781454536"},{"product_id":"sicilian-silver-denaro-the-templar-era-cross-and-stars-of-medieval-italy-14k-white-gold-pendant-artifact-4524","title":"Sicilian Silver Denaro – the Templar-Era Cross and Stars of Medieval Italy 14K White Gold Pendant | Artifact #4524","description":"\u003ch1\u003eKnights Templar-Era Sicilian Denaro: the Cross and Stars of the Gateway Ports of Medieval Italy – Now in an Heirloom Pendant\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(126, 2, 2);\"\u003e \u003ci\u003ePlease Note: \u003cstrong\u003eThis is an authentic Sicilian Denaro\u003c\/strong\u003e, and you will receive the exact pendant in the photographs and description.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(126, 2, 2);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Pendant Size Including Bezel Setting: 3\/4\" Across, 1\" Tall - with a width of a U.S. Dime\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis small medieval Sicilian Denaro carries one of the most powerful images of the Crusader age: the Cross, framed by two stars. Struck in the Kingdom of Sicily in the late 12th century, it comes from a world where Christian faith was found not just in churches, but banners, seals, crowns, manuscripts, and even the coins that passed from hand to hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo modern eyes, Sicily may seem like a beautiful island just off the coast of Italy. But in the Middle Ages, it was one of the great crossroads of the Mediterranean — linked to Italy, North Africa, the Byzantine East, and the sea routes toward the Holy Land. This type of Denaro is associated with Brindisi, one of medieval Italy’s important gateway ports, where Crusaders, pilgrims, merchants, sailors, and travelers looked east across the water toward Greece, Constantinople, the Levant, and the lands of the Bible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is what makes this coin so moving. It is not only medieval money. It is a small silver witness to a Christian world of faith, courage, hope, pilgrimage, sea routes, and sacred longing — a world where the Cross stood at the center, the stars signified the heavens, and human authority was understood beneath the order of God.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Sicilian Medieval Hand-Hammered Treasure Coin Pendant:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 1194 - 1197\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMint: Brindisi, Italy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Denaro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRuler: King Henry VI, Holy Roman Emperor, ruling Sicily as Henry I \u0026amp; Queen and Empress: Constance of Sicily\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: 14K White Gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCross with two six-pointed stars in opposite spaces around the Cross; inscription naming Henry as emperor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eReverse: Inscription naming Constance as empress, with central A and P device and omega-like mark above\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArticulating Bail Interior Diameter: Will accommodate a chain up to 5.5 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Pendant Size Including Bezel Setting: 3\/4\" Across, 1\" Tall - with a width of a U.S. Dime\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(126, 2, 2);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApril's Notes: \u003c\/strong\u003eThese Crusader-era Sicilian coins are small, but they do not feel small. Their symbols are larger than life: here is the Crusader Cross appearing not once but twice with its flanking stars calling to mind divinity at first glance. (See the red circled X on the reverse - the last letter in the Medieval inscription which creates, in effect, a second Cross.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(126, 2, 2);\"\u003eThe Cross is bold and central, and the two six-pointed stars in opposite spaces around it give the design a sense of balance, movement, and sacred presence. It is exactly the kind of medieval Christian symbolism that still speaks today: direct, ancient, meaningful, and immediately recognizable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(126, 2, 2);\"\u003eI especially love the way this coin connects so many worlds at once. It is Sicilian and Italian. It is Templar-era. It carries the name Denaro, descended from the Roman Denarius. It belongs to the reign of Henry and Constance. And it is associated with Brindisi, one of the gateway ports of medieval Italy, where Crusaders, pilgrims, merchants, and travelers moved between the Latin West and the eastern Mediterranean.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStars Beside the Cross\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the front of this medieval Sicilian Denaro, two six-pointed stars appear in opposite spaces around the Cross. To a modern eye, they may seem like small details, but on a coin this tiny, nothing was placed without purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor medieval Christians, the Cross was never merely decoration. It was the sign of Christ, salvation, sacrifice, divine authority, and hope. The stars naturally called to mind the heavens, sacred light, divine guidance, and the belief that earthly life unfolded beneath the watch of God.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHenry, Constance, and the World Behind the Coin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Denaro was issued under Henry VI, Holy Roman Emperor, who ruled Sicily as Henry I, and his wife Constance, Queen of Sicily and Empress. Henry came from the powerful Hohenstaufen dynasty of Germany. Constance carried the royal bloodline of Norman Sicily. Together, their coinage joined two great medieval stories: imperial Europe and the Christian kingdom of Sicily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConstance is especially important. She was not simply the emperor’s wife. She was the heiress whose claim made Sicily possible for Henry, and her name appears on the coinage itself. Their son would become Frederick II — King of Sicily, Holy Roman Emperor, and one of the most extraordinary rulers of the Middle Ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven the name Denaro reaches backward in time. It comes from Denarius, the ancient Roman silver coin once used across the Roman world. Centuries later, medieval Italy preserved the old name. The empire had changed. The Cross had replaced the old pagan gods. But the memory of Roman money still lived on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreserved across more than eight centuries, this Denaro now passes into modern stewardship: a treasure of medieval Sicily, a descendant of Roman money, and a Cross-marked witness from the gateway ports of the Crusader age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow set as an heirloom pendant, it becomes something more than an artifact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt becomes a piece of Christian history you can carry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Sicily, Italy Coin Pendant Comes Complete with:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur 100% Authentic Lifetime Guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA 4-Page, Full Color, Customized Photo Certificate of Authenticity Researched and Written by April Knecht and Robert Lewis Knecht\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreasure Hunters Gazette Booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMini Museum Display for when you are not wearing your treasure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Treasure Jewelry Care Card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Cannon Beach Treasure Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50860593545463,"sku":null,"price":960.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4193\/files\/4524-Medieval-Italian-States-Sicily-Crusader-Era-Silver-Denaro-of-Henry-I-Coin-14K-White-Gold-Pendant-01.jpg?v=1781455603"},{"product_id":"sicilian-silver-denaro-the-templar-era-cross-and-stars-of-medieval-italy-14k-white-gold-pendant-artifact-4526","title":"Sicilian Silver Denaro – the Templar-Era Cross and Stars of Medieval Italy 14K White Gold Pendant | Artifact #4526","description":"\u003ch1\u003eKnights Templar-Era Sicilian Denaro: the Cross and Stars of the Gateway Ports of Medieval Italy – Now in an Heirloom Pendant\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(126, 2, 2);\"\u003e \u003ci\u003ePlease Note: \u003cstrong\u003eThis is an authentic Sicilian Denaro\u003c\/strong\u003e, and you will receive the exact pendant in the photographs and description.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(126, 2, 2);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Pendant Size Including Bezel Setting: 3\/4\" Across, 1\" Tall - with a width of a U.S. Dime\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis small medieval Sicilian Denaro carries one of the most powerful images of the Crusader age: the Cross, framed by two stars. Struck in the Kingdom of Sicily in the late 12th century, it comes from a world where Christian faith was found not just in churches, but banners, seals, crowns, manuscripts, and even the coins that passed from hand to hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo modern eyes, Sicily may seem like a beautiful island just off the coast of Italy. But in the Middle Ages, it was one of the great crossroads of the Mediterranean — linked to Italy, North Africa, the Byzantine East, and the sea routes toward the Holy Land. This type of Denaro is associated with Brindisi, one of medieval Italy’s important gateway ports, where Crusaders, pilgrims, merchants, sailors, and travelers looked east across the water toward Greece, Constantinople, the Levant, and the lands of the Bible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is what makes this coin so moving. It is not only medieval money. It is a small silver witness to a Christian world of faith, courage, hope, pilgrimage, sea routes, and sacred longing — a world where the Cross stood at the center, the stars signified the heavens, and human authority was understood beneath the order of God.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Sicilian Medieval Hand-Hammered Treasure Coin Pendant:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 1194 - 1197\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMint: Brindisi, Italy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Denaro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRuler: King Henry VI, Holy Roman Emperor, ruling Sicily as Henry I \u0026amp; Queen and Empress: Constance of Sicily\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: 14K White Gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCross with two six-pointed stars in opposite spaces around the Cross; inscription naming Henry as emperor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eReverse: Inscription naming Constance as empress, with central A and P device and omega-like mark above\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArticulating Bail Interior Diameter: Will accommodate a chain up to 5.5 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Pendant Size Including Bezel Setting: 3\/4\" Across, 1\" Tall - with a width of a U.S. Dime\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(126, 2, 2);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApril's Notes: \u003c\/strong\u003eThese Crusader-era Sicilian coins are small, but they do not feel small. Their symbols are larger than life: here is the Crusader Cross appearing not once but twice with its flanking stars calling to mind divinity at first glance. (See the red circled X on the reverse - the last letter in the Medieval inscription which creates, in effect, a second Cross.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(126, 2, 2);\"\u003eThe Cross is bold and central, and the two six-pointed stars in opposite spaces around it give the design a sense of balance, movement, and sacred presence. It is exactly the kind of medieval Christian symbolism that still speaks today: direct, ancient, meaningful, and immediately recognizable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(126, 2, 2);\"\u003eI especially love the way this coin connects so many worlds at once. It is Sicilian and Italian. It is Templar-era. It carries the name Denaro, descended from the Roman Denarius. It belongs to the reign of Henry and Constance. And it is associated with Brindisi, one of the gateway ports of medieval Italy, where Crusaders, pilgrims, merchants, and travelers moved between the Latin West and the eastern Mediterranean.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStars Beside the Cross\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the front of this medieval Sicilian Denaro, two six-pointed stars appear in opposite spaces around the Cross. To a modern eye, they may seem like small details, but on a coin this tiny, nothing was placed without purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor medieval Christians, the Cross was never merely decoration. It was the sign of Christ, salvation, sacrifice, divine authority, and hope. The stars naturally called to mind the heavens, sacred light, divine guidance, and the belief that earthly life unfolded beneath the watch of God.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHenry, Constance, and the World Behind the Coin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Denaro was issued under Henry VI, Holy Roman Emperor, who ruled Sicily as Henry I, and his wife Constance, Queen of Sicily and Empress. Henry came from the powerful Hohenstaufen dynasty of Germany. Constance carried the royal bloodline of Norman Sicily. Together, their coinage joined two great medieval stories: imperial Europe and the Christian kingdom of Sicily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConstance is especially important. She was not simply the emperor’s wife. She was the heiress whose claim made Sicily possible for Henry, and her name appears on the coinage itself. Their son would become Frederick II — King of Sicily, Holy Roman Emperor, and one of the most extraordinary rulers of the Middle Ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven the name Denaro reaches backward in time. It comes from Denarius, the ancient Roman silver coin once used across the Roman world. Centuries later, medieval Italy preserved the old name. The empire had changed. The Cross had replaced the old pagan gods. But the memory of Roman money still lived on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreserved across more than eight centuries, this Denaro now passes into modern stewardship: a treasure of medieval Sicily, a descendant of Roman money, and a Cross-marked witness from the gateway ports of the Crusader age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow set as an heirloom pendant, it becomes something more than an artifact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt becomes a piece of Christian history you can carry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Sicily, Italy Coin Pendant Comes Complete with:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur 100% Authentic Lifetime Guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA 4-Page, Full Color, Customized Photo Certificate of Authenticity Researched and Written by April Knecht and Robert Lewis Knecht\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreasure Hunters Gazette Booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMini Museum Display for when you are not wearing your treasure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Treasure Jewelry Care Card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Cannon Beach Treasure Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50860594561271,"sku":null,"price":960.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4193\/files\/4526-Medieval-Italian-States-Sicily-Crusader-Era-Silver-Denaro-of-Henry-I-Coin-14K-White-Gold-Pendant-01.jpg?v=1781455810"},{"product_id":"templar-knights-era-antioch-crusader-medieval-silver-denier-helmet-head-coin-of-the-crusades-sterling-silver-pendant-artifact-4624","title":"Templar Knights Era Antioch Crusader Medieval Silver Denier Helmet Head Coin of the Crusades Sterling Silver Pendant | Artifact #4624","description":"\u003ch1\u003eThe Antioch Helmeted Crusader Denier - Rare, Fascinating \u0026amp; Legendary in an Heirloom Pendant\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is an authentic Antioch Templar Knights Crusader Era Treasure Coin, and you will receive the exact pendant in the photographs and description.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eSize Including Bezel (Frame): 7\/8” Across, 1 1\/4” Tall - The Width of a US Nickel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrecious and rare survivors of one of the most pivotal times in world history, The silver billon Deniers of Antioch are perhaps the most legendary of the Crusader States' hand-hammered coins. Antioch Deniers have the bold, flared-end cross pattee and Crusader's crescent on one side, the other side displays a Crusading King adorned in chainmail with a cross on his medieval helmet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese Antioch Deniers are indeed legendary for their pictured Crusader - so much so that they have acquired the nickname \"Helmet Heads.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of the most fascinating elements of Antioch Crusader coins are the motifs of the Crescent and Star\/Shining Sun.\u003c\/strong\u003e While the modern world sees these symbols as those of the Ottoman Empire and later Islamic countries, these symbols were not officially adopted by the Ottoman Empire until the second half of the 18th Century. At the time of the Crusades, they were ancient symbols used by the Byzantine Empire. Western Crusaders adopted these heavenly symbols as a sign of honor and sacrifice while fighting in the Holy Land.  Later, when the survivors returned home, they displayed the Crescent and Shining Sun in their personal heraldic devices and seals in memory of their service. In fact, Richard I's (the Lionheart's) two seals both display these symbols as a testament to his vocation as a Crusader.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese coins, perhaps more than any other, embody the legendary art of the Medieval age with their stunning letter forms, bold crosses and the stylized rendering of the chain-mail adorned knight. This was a time of chivalry… and holding this precious relic of a past age conjures images of maidens, knights, round tables and the fabled stories we all remember. While a time of great trial and tragedy, it was also a time of bravery, sacrifice, and honor.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Antioch Denier Crusades Coin:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Denier (sometimes referred to as a Medieval Hand-Hammered Penny)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 1163 - 1233 AD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKing: Bohemond III \u0026amp; IV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMint: Antioch, Levant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse (Front): The Cross Pattee of Christ\/Jerusalem Cross with the Crescent in One Quadrant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse (Back): Bohemond in Battle Dress - Crusader's Chain Mail \u0026amp; Helmet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: Silver\/Billon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: Proprietary, Non-Tarnishing Sterling Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArticulating Bail Interior Diameter: Will accommodate chain or leather necklace up to 6.2mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize Including Bezel (Frame): 7\/8” Across, 1 1\/4” Tall - The Diameter of a US Nickel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #a40700;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobert's Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e This coin is in stunning condition for its age. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eIt even has that characteristic \"rosey glow\" these treasures are known for. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt displays the crescent, star and even tiny cross on the Crusader's helmet, and is a part of a hoard of Antioch deniers that is exclusive to Cannon Beach Treasure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #a40700;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(Please note: this information and much more will appear on your customized Certificate of Authenticity.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat kind of coins did the Templar Knights use? \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are always asked this question... and it's a good one! This Antioch Crusader coin is one of them. The Knights Templar were initially created to protect pilgrims traveling back and forth from Europe to Jerusalem. This type of coin most certainly would have been in their pouches. An amazing survivor of the Pilgrim Trails of the Holy Land. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrusader coinage came to be when the Western European Crusaders began to establish kingdoms along the route of the First Crusade. Antioch, which was then comprised of lands that are in present day Turkey and Syria, became a powerful Crusader state on the Mediterranean, and played a pivotal role during the Crusade Era. While coins were produced in several Crusader states, the hand-hammered silver billon coins produced in Antioch picturing a helmeted knight are some of the most prized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is Billon?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBillon is the term used to describe a silver coin with a lower percentage of silver than the \"average\" silver coin of the day - somewhere less than approximately 90% silver. This lower percentage of silver is combined with copper, which gives the coins strength and durability. Antioch Crusader Deniers are made of billon, and while they look like higher-percentage silver coins, some do have a slight golden-copper glow giving them a distinctive, warm hue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMedieval Hand-Hammered Pennies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen a coin is discovered in a land far from where it was minted, we always ask, “How did it get there, and who carried it?” And for these “Helmet Head” deniers, answers to these questions are fascinating ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs historians and numismatists, we see the 8th Century as one of the most important in European monetary history. Charlemagne (768-814), also called Charles the Great, and sometimes the “Father of Europe,” was King of the Franks, and the land over which he ruled became known as the Carolingian Empire. In just a few short years, he united most of Western Europe for the first time since the Roman Empire, and laid the foundations for modern France and Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharlemagne’s reign saw a substantial restoration of European political authority along with a complete redesign of its coins. During his reign, the hand-hammered medieval silver Denier came into being and it (along with the British silver penny) went on to dominate European currency for 500 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Antioch Crusader Coin Pendant comes complete with:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur 100% Authentic Lifetime Guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Detailed, Multi-Page Certificate of Authenticity Researched and Written by April Knecht\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistoric Brief: The Creation of Medieval Long Cross Pennies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreasure Hunters Gazette Booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMini Museum Display for when you are not wearing your treasure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Treasure Jewelry Care Card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Cannon Beach Treasure Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50931321176311,"sku":null,"price":580.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4193\/files\/4624-Antioch-Crusader-Bohemond-Denier-Crusader-Kings-of-Antioch-Templar-Knights-Coin-Sterling-Silver-Pendant-01.jpg?v=1783778099"},{"product_id":"templar-knights-era-antioch-crusader-medieval-silver-denier-helmet-head-coin-of-the-crusades-14k-gold-pendant-artifact-4651","title":"Templar Knights Era Antioch Crusader Medieval Silver Denier - Helmet Head - Coin of the Crusades 14K Gold Pendant | Artifact #4651","description":"\u003ch1\u003eThe Antioch Helmeted Crusader Denier - Rare, Fascinating \u0026amp; Legendary in an Heirloom Pendant\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is an authentic Antioch Templar Knights Crusader Era Treasure Coin, and you will receive the exact pendant in the photographs and description.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eSize Including Bezel (Frame): 7\/8” Across, 1 1\/4” Tall - The Width of a US Nickel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrecious and rare survivors of one of the most pivotal times in world history, The silver billon Deniers of Antioch are perhaps the most legendary of the Crusader States' hand-hammered coins. Antioch Deniers have the bold, flared-end cross pattee and Crusader's crescent on one side, the other side displays a Crusading King adorned in chainmail with a cross on his medieval helmet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese Antioch Deniers are indeed legendary for their pictured Crusader - so much so that they have acquired the nickname \"Helmet Heads.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of the most fascinating elements of Antioch Crusader coins are the motifs of the Crescent and Star\/Shining Sun.\u003c\/strong\u003e While the modern world sees these symbols as those of the Ottoman Empire and later Islamic countries, these symbols were not officially adopted by the Ottoman Empire until the second half of the 18th Century. At the time of the Crusades, they were ancient symbols used by the Byzantine Empire. Western Crusaders adopted these heavenly symbols as a sign of honor and sacrifice while fighting in the Holy Land.  Later, when the survivors returned home, they displayed the Crescent and Shining Sun in their personal heraldic devices and seals in memory of their service. In fact, Richard I's (the Lionheart's) two seals both display these symbols as a testament to his vocation as a Crusader.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese coins, perhaps more than any other, embody the legendary art of the Medieval age with their stunning letter forms, bold crosses and the stylized rendering of the chain-mail adorned knight. This was a time of chivalry… and holding this precious relic of a past age conjures images of maidens, knights, round tables and the fabled stories we all remember. While a time of great trial and tragedy, it was also a time of bravery, sacrifice, and honor.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Antioch Denier Crusades Coin:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Denier (sometimes referred to as a Medieval Hand-Hammered Penny)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 1163 - 1233 AD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKing: Bohemond III \u0026amp; IV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMint: Antioch, Levant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse (Front): The Cross Pattee of Christ\/Jerusalem Cross with the Crescent in One Quadrant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse (Back): Bohemond in Battle Dress - Crusader's Chain Mail \u0026amp; Helmet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: Silver\/Billon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: 14K Gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArticulating Bail Interior Diameter: Will accommodate chain or leather necklace up to 6.2mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize Including Bezel (Frame): 7\/8” Across, 1 1\/4” Tall - The Width of a US Nickel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #a40700;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobert's Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis coin is in stunning condition for its age. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt even has that characteristic \"rosey glow\" these treasures are known for. It displays the crescent  star and even tiny cross on the Crusader's helmet, and is a part of a hoard of Antioch deniers that is exclusive to Cannon Beach Treasure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e We created a luxury width bezel for this highly detailed piece.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eWhat kind of coins did the Templar Knights use? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eWe are always asked this question... and it's a good one! This Antioch Crusader coin is one of them. The Knights Templar were initially created to protect pilgrims traveling back and forth from Europe to Jerusalem. This type of coin most certainly would have been in their pouches. An amazing survivor of the Pilgrim Trails of the Holy Land. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrusader coinage came to be when the Western European Crusaders began to establish kingdoms along the route of the First Crusade. Antioch, which was then comprised of lands that are in present day Turkey and Syria, became a powerful Crusader state on the Mediterranean, and played a pivotal role during the Crusade Era. While coins were produced in several Crusader states, the hand-hammered silver billon coins produced in Antioch picturing a helmeted knight are some of the most prized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is Billon?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBillon is the term used to describe a silver coin with a lower percentage of silver than the \"average\" silver coin of the day - somewhere less than approximately 90% silver. This lower percentage of silver is combined with copper, which gives the coins strength and durability. Antioch Crusader Deniers are made of billon, and while they look like higher-percentage silver coins, some do have a slight golden-copper glow giving them a distinctive, warm hue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMedieval Hand-Hammered Pennies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen a coin is discovered in a land far from where it was minted, we always ask, “How did it get there, and who carried it?” And for these “Helmet Head” deniers, answers to these questions are fascinating ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs historians and numismatists, we see the 8th Century as one of the most important in European monetary history. Charlemagne (768-814), also called Charles the Great, and sometimes the “Father of Europe,” was King of the Franks, and the land over which he ruled became known as the Carolingian Empire. 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Weathered by centuries of history this small silver coin was forged in faith… and has survived wars, dynasties and the passage of time itself to now be worn for strength and protection in a turbulent world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarefully set in a custom-crafted, heirloom setting, this ambassador of the past is now a wearable piece of history… a true talisman of perseverance and steadfast courage. Whether worn daily as a reminder if inner strength, or lovingly given as a gift of protection, this coin connects its wearer to an unbroken legacy of faith and endurance that spans the centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Cross \u0026amp; Castle Denier Tournios\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Denier Tournios\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 1285 - 310 AD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMint: Tours, France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse: The Cross Pattee of Christ - Legend: + PhILIPPVS REX (King Philip in Latin)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse: Medieval Fortified Castle Surmounted by a Cross - Legend: + TVRONVS CIVIS (the City of Tours in Latin)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: Proprietary, Non-Tarnishing Sterling Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArticulating Bail Interior Diameter: Will accommodate chain or leather necklace up to 6.2 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePendant size including bezel: 7\/8” Across, 1 1\/8” Tall - Diameter of a U.S. nickel.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApril's Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e An amazing survivor of the Pilgrim Trails to the Holy Land. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eAnd, with its proud Crosses and fortified castle surmounted by a stunning Cross, a wonderful example of Templar Era coinage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Denier Tournois\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinted during the turbulent reign of Philip IV of France (1285 – 1314), the Denier Tournios was one of the most recognized coins of the Western world. It was struck in the royal city of Tours, and its legend has both the king’s name and the name of Tours around the central images of the Cross Pattee and Castle surmounted by the Cross. The Cross Patee – with its flared arms – is associated with divine guardianship and the reach of God’s power.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eTo the commoners, merchants, traders and nobility the Denier Tournios was a very tangible sign of religious devotion in a chaotic world. It was in fact this small silver coin that linked markets, monasteries and castles across the realm. These coins quietly passed from hand to hand, and then were secreted away often in Pilgrim’s caches, as wars raged, leaders rose and fell, and life continued on. In fact, it is perhaps this endurance that is its true legacy, as a symbol of faith that protected and a strength that persevered, long after medieval France was only a memory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, centuries later, the same Cross that once asserted royal legitimacy now speaks to personal resilience and steadfast courage. The few surviving Denier Tournois, like the one you see here, carries the marks of its long journey. And while its edges may be softened by time, it’s design is unbroken. A reminder that even in uncertain times, faith, endurance, and the will to persevere remain timeless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#990000\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eWhat kind of coins did the Templar Knights use? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#990000\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eWe are often asked this question, and it's a good one. The Knights Templar where formed to protect the pilgrims traveling back and forth between Europe and Jerusalem. Minted in France during the time of the Knights Templar, this type of coin most certainly would have been found in a Templar Knight's pouch as he protected the pilgrims on their journey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eDenier Tournios hoards are found along the crusader and pilgrims trails to the Holy Land. The coins in our collection were part of a hoard discovered near Jerusalem many years ago. They had been in a private collection until we acquired them. These coins were used by one of the crusading knights or pilgrims, and amazingly, they have survived to tell us their story.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eYour Angel Denier Pendant comes with:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eOur 100% Authentic Lifetime Guarantee\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eA Detailed, Multi-Page Certificate of Authenticity Researched and Written by April A. 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It was struck in the royal city of Tours, and its legend has both the king’s name and the name of Tours around the central images of the Cross Pattee and Castle surmounted by the Cross. The Cross Patee – with its flared arms – is associated with divine guardianship and the reach of God’s power.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eTo the commoners, merchants, traders and nobility the Denier Tournios was a very tangible sign of religious devotion in a chaotic world. It was in fact this small silver coin that linked markets, monasteries and castles across the realm. These coins quietly passed from hand to hand, and then were secreted away often in Pilgrim’s caches, as wars raged, leaders rose and fell, and life continued on. In fact, it is perhaps this endurance that is its true legacy, as a symbol of faith that protected and a strength that persevered, long after medieval France was only a memory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, centuries later, the same Cross that once asserted royal legitimacy now speaks to personal resilience and steadfast courage. The few surviving Denier Tournois, like the one you see here, carries the marks of its long journey. And while its edges may be softened by time, it’s design is unbroken. A reminder that even in uncertain times, faith, endurance, and the will to persevere remain timeless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#990000\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eWhat kind of coins did the Templar Knights use? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#990000\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eWe are often asked this question, and it's a good one. The Knights Templar where formed to protect the pilgrims traveling back and forth between Europe and Jerusalem. Minted in France during the time of the Knights Templar, this type of coin most certainly would have been found in a Templar Knight's pouch as he protected the pilgrims on their journey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eDenier Tournios hoards are found along the crusader and pilgrims trails to the Holy Land. The coins in our collection were part of a hoard discovered near Jerusalem many years ago. They had been in a private collection until we acquired them. These coins were used by one of the crusading knights or pilgrims, and amazingly, they have survived to tell us their story.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eYour Angel Denier Pendant comes with:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eOur 100% Authentic Lifetime Guarantee\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eA Detailed, Multi-Page Certificate of Authenticity Researched and Written by April A. 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Whether worn daily as a reminder if inner strength, or lovingly given as a gift of protection, this coin connects its wearer to an unbroken legacy of faith and endurance that spans the centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Cross \u0026amp; Castle Denier Tournios\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Denier Tournios\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 1285 - 310 AD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMint: Tours, France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse: The Cross Pattee of Christ - Legend: + PhILIPPVS REX (King Philip in Latin)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse: Medieval Fortified Castle Surmounted by a Cross - Legend: + TVRONVS CIVIS (the City of Tours in Latin)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: Proprietary, Non-Tarnishing Sterling Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArticulating Bail Interior Diameter: Will accommodate chain or leather necklace up to 6.2 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePendant size including bezel: 7\/8” Across, 1 1\/8” Tall - Diameter of a U.S. nickel.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApril's Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e An amazing survivor of the Pilgrim Trails to the Holy Land. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eAnd, with its proud Crosses and fortified castle surmounted by a stunning Cross, a wonderful example of Templar Era coinage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Denier Tournois\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinted during the turbulent reign of Philip IV of France (1285 – 1314), the Denier Tournios was one of the most recognized coins of the Western world. It was struck in the royal city of Tours, and its legend has both the king’s name and the name of Tours around the central images of the Cross Pattee and Castle surmounted by the Cross. The Cross Patee – with its flared arms – is associated with divine guardianship and the reach of God’s power.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eTo the commoners, merchants, traders and nobility the Denier Tournios was a very tangible sign of religious devotion in a chaotic world. It was in fact this small silver coin that linked markets, monasteries and castles across the realm. These coins quietly passed from hand to hand, and then were secreted away often in Pilgrim’s caches, as wars raged, leaders rose and fell, and life continued on. In fact, it is perhaps this endurance that is its true legacy, as a symbol of faith that protected and a strength that persevered, long after medieval France was only a memory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, centuries later, the same Cross that once asserted royal legitimacy now speaks to personal resilience and steadfast courage. The few surviving Denier Tournois, like the one you see here, carries the marks of its long journey. And while its edges may be softened by time, it’s design is unbroken. A reminder that even in uncertain times, faith, endurance, and the will to persevere remain timeless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#990000\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eWhat kind of coins did the Templar Knights use? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#990000\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eWe are often asked this question, and it's a good one. The Knights Templar where formed to protect the pilgrims traveling back and forth between Europe and Jerusalem. Minted in France during the time of the Knights Templar, this type of coin most certainly would have been found in a Templar Knight's pouch as he protected the pilgrims on their journey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eDenier Tournios hoards are found along the crusader and pilgrims trails to the Holy Land. The coins in our collection were part of a hoard discovered near Jerusalem many years ago. They had been in a private collection until we acquired them. These coins were used by one of the crusading knights or pilgrims, and amazingly, they have survived to tell us their story.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eYour Angel Denier Pendant comes with:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eOur 100% Authentic Lifetime Guarantee\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eA Detailed, Multi-Page Certificate of Authenticity Researched and Written by April A. 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Weathered by centuries of history this small silver coin was forged in faith… and has survived wars, dynasties and the passage of time itself to now be worn for strength and protection in a turbulent world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarefully set in a custom-crafted, heirloom setting, this ambassador of the past is now a wearable piece of history… a true talisman of perseverance and steadfast courage. Whether worn daily as a reminder if inner strength, or lovingly given as a gift of protection, this coin connects its wearer to an unbroken legacy of faith and endurance that spans the centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Cross \u0026amp; Castle Denier Tournios\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Denier Tournios\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 1285 - 310 AD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMint: Tours, France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse: The Cross Pattee of Christ - Legend: + PhILIPPVS REX (King Philip in Latin)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse: Medieval Fortified Castle Surmounted by a Cross - Legend: + TVRONVS CIVIS (the City of Tours in Latin)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: Proprietary, Non-Tarnishing Sterling Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArticulating Bail Interior Diameter: Will accommodate chain or leather necklace up to 6.2 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePendant size including bezel: 7\/8” Across, 1 1\/8” Tall - Diameter of a U.S. nickel.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApril's Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e An amazing survivor of the Pilgrim Trails to the Holy Land. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eAnd, with its proud Crosses and fortified castle surmounted by a stunning Cross, a wonderful example of Templar Era coinage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Denier Tournois\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinted during the turbulent reign of Philip IV of France (1285 – 1314), the Denier Tournios was one of the most recognized coins of the Western world. It was struck in the royal city of Tours, and its legend has both the king’s name and the name of Tours around the central images of the Cross Pattee and Castle surmounted by the Cross. The Cross Patee – with its flared arms – is associated with divine guardianship and the reach of God’s power.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eTo the commoners, merchants, traders and nobility the Denier Tournios was a very tangible sign of religious devotion in a chaotic world. It was in fact this small silver coin that linked markets, monasteries and castles across the realm. These coins quietly passed from hand to hand, and then were secreted away often in Pilgrim’s caches, as wars raged, leaders rose and fell, and life continued on. In fact, it is perhaps this endurance that is its true legacy, as a symbol of faith that protected and a strength that persevered, long after medieval France was only a memory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, centuries later, the same Cross that once asserted royal legitimacy now speaks to personal resilience and steadfast courage. The few surviving Denier Tournois, like the one you see here, carries the marks of its long journey. And while its edges may be softened by time, it’s design is unbroken. A reminder that even in uncertain times, faith, endurance, and the will to persevere remain timeless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#990000\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eWhat kind of coins did the Templar Knights use? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#990000\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eWe are often asked this question, and it's a good one. The Knights Templar where formed to protect the pilgrims traveling back and forth between Europe and Jerusalem. Minted in France during the time of the Knights Templar, this type of coin most certainly would have been found in a Templar Knight's pouch as he protected the pilgrims on their journey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eDenier Tournios hoards are found along the crusader and pilgrims trails to the Holy Land. The coins in our collection were part of a hoard discovered near Jerusalem many years ago. They had been in a private collection until we acquired them. These coins were used by one of the crusading knights or pilgrims, and amazingly, they have survived to tell us their story.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eYour Angel Denier Pendant comes with:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eOur 100% Authentic Lifetime Guarantee\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eA Detailed, Multi-Page Certificate of Authenticity Researched and Written by April A. 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It was struck in the royal city of Tours, and its legend has both the king’s name and the name of Tours around the central images of the Cross Pattee and Castle surmounted by the Cross. The Cross Patee – with its flared arms – is associated with divine guardianship and the reach of God’s power.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eTo the commoners, merchants, traders and nobility the Denier Tournios was a very tangible sign of religious devotion in a chaotic world. It was in fact this small silver coin that linked markets, monasteries and castles across the realm. These coins quietly passed from hand to hand, and then were secreted away often in Pilgrim’s caches, as wars raged, leaders rose and fell, and life continued on. In fact, it is perhaps this endurance that is its true legacy, as a symbol of faith that protected and a strength that persevered, long after medieval France was only a memory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, centuries later, the same Cross that once asserted royal legitimacy now speaks to personal resilience and steadfast courage. The few surviving Denier Tournois, like the one you see here, carries the marks of its long journey. And while its edges may be softened by time, it’s design is unbroken. A reminder that even in uncertain times, faith, endurance, and the will to persevere remain timeless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#990000\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eWhat kind of coins did the Templar Knights use? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#990000\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eWe are often asked this question, and it's a good one. The Knights Templar where formed to protect the pilgrims traveling back and forth between Europe and Jerusalem. Minted in France during the time of the Knights Templar, this type of coin most certainly would have been found in a Templar Knight's pouch as he protected the pilgrims on their journey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eDenier Tournios hoards are found along the crusader and pilgrims trails to the Holy Land. The coins in our collection were part of a hoard discovered near Jerusalem many years ago. They had been in a private collection until we acquired them. 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Weathered by centuries of history this small silver coin was forged in faith… and has survived wars, dynasties and the passage of time itself to now be worn for strength and protection in a turbulent world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarefully set in a custom-crafted, heirloom setting, this ambassador of the past is now a wearable piece of history… a true talisman of perseverance and steadfast courage. Whether worn daily as a reminder if inner strength, or lovingly given as a gift of protection, this coin connects its wearer to an unbroken legacy of faith and endurance that spans the centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Cross \u0026amp; Castle Denier Tournios\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Denier Tournios\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 1285 - 310 AD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMint: Tours, France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse: The Cross Pattee of Christ - Legend: + PhILIPPVS REX (King Philip in Latin)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse: Medieval Fortified Castle Surmounted by a Cross - Legend: + TVRONVS CIVIS (the City of Tours in Latin)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: Proprietary, Non-Tarnishing Sterling Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArticulating Bail Interior Diameter: Will accommodate chain or leather necklace up to 6.2 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePendant size including bezel: 7\/8” Across, 1 1\/8” Tall - Diameter of a U.S. nickel.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApril's Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e An amazing survivor of the Pilgrim Trails to the Holy Land. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eAnd, with its proud Crosses and fortified castle surmounted by a stunning Cross, a wonderful example of Templar Era coinage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Denier Tournois\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinted during the turbulent reign of Philip IV of France (1285 – 1314), the Denier Tournios was one of the most recognized coins of the Western world. It was struck in the royal city of Tours, and its legend has both the king’s name and the name of Tours around the central images of the Cross Pattee and Castle surmounted by the Cross. The Cross Patee – with its flared arms – is associated with divine guardianship and the reach of God’s power.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eTo the commoners, merchants, traders and nobility the Denier Tournios was a very tangible sign of religious devotion in a chaotic world. It was in fact this small silver coin that linked markets, monasteries and castles across the realm. These coins quietly passed from hand to hand, and then were secreted away often in Pilgrim’s caches, as wars raged, leaders rose and fell, and life continued on. In fact, it is perhaps this endurance that is its true legacy, as a symbol of faith that protected and a strength that persevered, long after medieval France was only a memory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, centuries later, the same Cross that once asserted royal legitimacy now speaks to personal resilience and steadfast courage. The few surviving Denier Tournois, like the one you see here, carries the marks of its long journey. And while its edges may be softened by time, it’s design is unbroken. A reminder that even in uncertain times, faith, endurance, and the will to persevere remain timeless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#990000\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eWhat kind of coins did the Templar Knights use? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#990000\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eWe are often asked this question, and it's a good one. The Knights Templar where formed to protect the pilgrims traveling back and forth between Europe and Jerusalem. Minted in France during the time of the Knights Templar, this type of coin most certainly would have been found in a Templar Knight's pouch as he protected the pilgrims on their journey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eDenier Tournios hoards are found along the crusader and pilgrims trails to the Holy Land. The coins in our collection were part of a hoard discovered near Jerusalem many years ago. They had been in a private collection until we acquired them. These coins were used by one of the crusading knights or pilgrims, and amazingly, they have survived to tell us their story.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eYour Angel Denier Pendant comes with:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eOur 100% Authentic Lifetime Guarantee\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eA Detailed, Multi-Page Certificate of Authenticity Researched and Written by April A. 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It remembers a king who survived what should have destroyed him, and a queen who carried a legacy forward. It also remembers a larger medieval truth: that kingdoms rose not only through strength, but by the patient labor of faith, family, and service carried across generations. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscovered in exceptional, virtually uncirculated condition, this hoard coin preserves the past with unusual clarity. The Cross remains sharply visible, and the silver still speaks of the faith of a nation. What has endured across nine centuries now passes into the care of a modern believer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Silver Cross Denier Pendant:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Denier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 1131 - 1141 AD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRuler: King Bela II \u0026amp; Queen Helena of Hungary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: Proprietary, Non-Tarnishing Sterling Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse: Large Jerusalem Cross of Christ within a circular border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse: Crusader Cross centered design within circles, with geometric surrounding devices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrimary Symbol: The Cross — faith made visible, and the universal symbol of a Christian kingdom. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eArticulating Bail Interior Diameter: Will accommodate chain necklace up to \u003cstrong\u003e5mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePendant Size Including Bezel Setting: 5\/8” Across, 7\/8” Tall - Just a Bit Smaller than the Width of a U.S. Dime \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApril's Notes:\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 5, 5);\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThese little Hungarian silver coins spoke to me immediately. I was first drawn not only to their beauty, but to the human story behind them. Béla II’s life was marked by hardship, and Queen Helena reminds us that the strength of a kingdom was never carried by kings alone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eI love the way the Cross dominates the design so clearly and unapologetically — not as decoration, but as the central message of the coin. There is something deeply moving about that kind of simplicity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eThese are small pieces, but they carry a great deal of meaning: faith, endurance, and the quiet strength of a Christian kingdom finding its way through a difficult age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eFor me, these coins feel personal in the best way — intimate, faithful, and enduring. Their small scale only adds to their charm, and their beautiful preservation makes them feel as though they have come down to us with their story still very much intact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eThis coin is part of an exclusive collection of medieval hoard coins that have arrived in the 21st Century virtually uncirculated. Carefully preserved in our Conservation Lab, they have all the detail and sharpness they were minted with.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the reign of Béla II, Hungary had already been established for more than a century as a Christian kingdom within medieval Europe. Coins like this were not only used in daily exchange, but also served as visible expressions of authority and identity. On this small silver Denier, the Cross dominates the design, making the coin’s spiritual message clear at a glance. In a world where symbols mattered deeply, the Cross declared the Christian character of the kingdom and the sacred dimension of kingship itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular Denier is especially compelling because of the lives connected to it. Béla II, remembered as Béla the Blind, overcame terrible hardship and still ascended to the throne. Beside him stood Queen Helena, whose presence brings a rare human warmth to the story of the period. Too often, the women of the medieval world disappear into the margins of history, but Helena remains part of the living memory of Hungarian leadership as wife, mother, and royal strength beside the throne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Deniers in our exclusive collection are preserved in exceptional uncirculated condition: hoard coins that were hidden and protected long ago rather than worn down through circulation. That preservation allows the Cross imagery to remain especially sharp and vivid. 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It is from this world – a world filled with daring feats of bravery, fascinating political intrigue, and stunning artistic developments – that our Coins of Medieval France collection come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe coins of late medieval France are a stunning combination of classical imagery and art combined with the intricate medieval letter-forms that are at once incredibly complex and easily read… once you train your eye to them!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall caches of these and other \"Frankish\" silver coins have been found along the crusader and pilgrims trails to the Holy Land. The coins in our collection were part of a hoard discovered along the Pilgrim Trail many years ago. They had been in a private collection until we acquired them. These coins were used by one of the crusading knights (see: Templar Knights below) or pilgrims, and amazingly, they have survived to tell us their story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Royal French Medieval Hand-Hammered Coin:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: First minting authorized Sept. 1306\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Silver Maille Tierce a l'O Rond\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRuler: Philippe IV of France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: 14K Gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse: The Cross Patee and \u003cspan\u003ePHILIPPVS REX: King Philippe, and on the outer circle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e BNDICTV: SIT: NOmE: DNI: nRI: DEI: IhV: XPI: \u003cstrong\u003ethe name of our Lord Jesus Christ be blessed.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse: The castle and  \u003cspan\u003eTVRONVS' CIVIS: City of Tours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The outer circles is comprised of twelve fleur de lis within arches \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArticulating Shackle Bail Interior Diameter: Will fit a necklace up to 5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePendant Size including bezel: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e  3\/4\" Across, 1 1\/4\" Tall - the diameter of a nickel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #c20a0a;\"\u003eRobert's Note: Excellent, crisp details. This coin is over 710 years old and is almost uncirculated. It was hardly used before being secreted away for hundreds of years until its recent discovery. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #c20a0a;\"\u003e It's truly a stunning piece of history. Less than 5% of this quality of Silver Maille Tierce a l'O Rond are available in the world. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #c20a0a;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eOnce a group of medieval Frank states, at the time these coins were minted, France as we know it was being formed and solidified under a united kingdom, and the Gold Royal Ecu d’or and Silver Gros Tournois and Guenar were becoming the accepted standard in the united France. From the earliest days of a united France, to the birth of the Renaissance, these coins were minted at a place and time which would play a large part in creating the world we live in today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUnderstanding Your Coin’s Imagery and Legend – The French Royal Coins of Christ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Frankish states, and united France, were Christian kingdoms. Like their neighbors, the French chose to celebrate and honor their faith on their coins – the designs and words on these coins were meant to serve as daily reminders of the source of true wealth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Silver Maille Tierce - The Cross Side:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cross with squared terminals is called a Cross Pattee - and that is the cross you see featured on the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaille Tierce a l'O Rond\u003c\/span\u003e. The words around the cross are in Latin, and say: PHILIPPVS REX: King Philippe, and on the outer circle BNDICTV: SIT: NOmE: DNI: nRI: DEI: IhV: XPI: \"\u003cspan style=\"color: #c70e0e;\"\u003ethe name of our Lord Jesus Christ be blessed\u003c\/span\u003e.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Castle Side:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe castle at the center is topped by a cross and surrounded by the legend: TVRONVS' CIVIS: City of Tours. The outer circles is comprised of twelve fleur de lis within arches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #9f0000;\"\u003eWhat kind of coins did the Templar Knights use?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are often asked this question... and it's a good one! This Silver Maille Tierce is one of them. The Knights Templar were initially created to protect pilgrims traveling back and forth from Europe to Jerusalem. This type of coin most certainly would have been in their pouches. An amazing survivor of the Pilgrim Trails of the Holy Land.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach one of these precious survivors is a work of art in its own right. Long lost, each has been rediscovered and has emerged from our Conservation Lab where it has been stabilized and conserved for generations to cherish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow Your Medieval French Coin Came to Be\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo understand where these beautiful French coins came from, you have to go back a few hundred years… to someone you’ve heard of: Charlemagne (768-814)! Also called Charles the Great, and sometimes the “Father of Europe,” Charlemagne was King of the Franks, which region became known as the Carolingian Empire. In just a few short years, he united most of Western Europe for the first time since the Roman Empire, and laid the foundations for modern France and Germany. It was Charlemagne, together with an English counterpart, who created the medieval hand-hammered silver penny. The standard coin of what we call the “Dark Ages” the silver penny became a widespread currency, but it was often “debased” (the practice of making the coins with less silver than usual) and of unreliable value. And then, as centuries passed, the world began to change – by the 1300s the Renaissance and the Age of Exploration were beginning to dawn, trade was expanding, and Europe needed larger coins of reliable purity. New sources of silver and gold were discovered, and the creation of hand-hammered currency blossomed into the large, exquisite coins of late medieval France you see pictured here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e Your Medieval French Coin Pendant Comes Complete with:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur 100% Authentic Lifetime Guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA 6-Page, Full Color, Customized Photo Certificate of Authenticity Researched and Written by April Knecht and Robert Lewis Knecht\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreasure Hunters Gazette Booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMini Museum Display for when you are not wearing your treasure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Treasure Jewelry Care Card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Cannon Beach Treasure Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51028240793847,"sku":null,"price":1950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4193\/files\/4765-France-French-Medieval-Silver-Maille-Tierce-Coin-Pendant-in-14K-Gold-01.jpg?v=1786728438"},{"product_id":"templar-knights-era-medieval-france-silver-maille-tierce-crusader-cross-coin-14k-gold-pendant-artifact-4766","title":"Templar Knights Era Medieval France Silver Maille Tierce Crusader Cross Coin 14K Gold Pendant | Artifact #4766","description":"\u003ch1\u003eMedieval Hand-Hammered Coins… the Gold \u0026amp; Silver of Medieval France, the Crusades \u0026amp; the Knights Templar in an Heirloom Pendant\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003e \u003ci\u003ePlease Note: \u003cstrong\u003eThis is an authentic medieval French coin\u003c\/strong\u003e, and you will receive the exact pendant in the photographs and description.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eFOR PENDANT SIZE SEE COIN DETAILS BELOW\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnights on horseback… maidens in flowing robes… tapestries adorning the walls of fairy-tale castles – it’s easy to see why medieval Europe has captured our imagination from childhood. It is from this world – a world filled with daring feats of bravery, fascinating political intrigue, and stunning artistic developments – that our Coins of Medieval France collection come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe coins of late medieval France are a stunning combination of classical imagery and art combined with the intricate medieval letter-forms that are at once incredibly complex and easily read… once you train your eye to them!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall caches of these and other \"Frankish\" silver coins have been found along the crusader and pilgrims trails to the Holy Land. The coins in our collection were part of a hoard discovered along the Pilgrim Trail many years ago. They had been in a private collection until we acquired them. These coins were used by one of the crusading knights (see: Templar Knights below) or pilgrims, and amazingly, they have survived to tell us their story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Royal French Medieval Hand-Hammered Coin:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: First minting authorized Sept. 1306\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Silver Maille Tierce a l'O Rond\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRuler: Philippe IV of France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: 14K Gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse: The Cross Patee and \u003cspan\u003ePHILIPPVS REX: King Philippe, and on the outer circle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e BNDICTV: SIT: NOmE: DNI: nRI: DEI: IhV: XPI: \u003cstrong\u003ethe name of our Lord Jesus Christ be blessed.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse: The castle and  \u003cspan\u003eTVRONVS' CIVIS: City of Tours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The outer circles is comprised of twelve fleur de lis within arches \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArticulating Shackle Bail Interior Diameter: Will fit a necklace up to 5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePendant Size including bezel: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e  7\/8\" Across, 1 3\/8\" Tall - slightly wider than a nickel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #c20a0a;\"\u003eRobert's Note: Excellent, crisp details. This coin is over 710 years old and is almost uncirculated. It was hardly used before being secreted away for hundreds of years until its recent discovery. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #c20a0a;\"\u003e It's truly a stunning piece of history. Less than 5% of this quality of Silver Maille Tierce a l'O Rond are available in the world. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #c20a0a;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eOnce a group of medieval Frank states, at the time these coins were minted, France as we know it was being formed and solidified under a united kingdom, and the Gold Royal Ecu d’or and Silver Gros Tournois and Guenar were becoming the accepted standard in the united France. From the earliest days of a united France, to the birth of the Renaissance, these coins were minted at a place and time which would play a large part in creating the world we live in today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUnderstanding Your Coin’s Imagery and Legend – The French Royal Coins of Christ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Frankish states, and united France, were Christian kingdoms. Like their neighbors, the French chose to celebrate and honor their faith on their coins – the designs and words on these coins were meant to serve as daily reminders of the source of true wealth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Silver \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMaille Tierce - The Cross Side:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cross with squared terminals is called a Cross Pattee - and that is the cross you see featured on the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaille Tierce a l'O Rond\u003c\/span\u003e. The words around the cross are in Latin, and say: PHILIPPVS REX: King Philippe, and on the outer circle BNDICTV: SIT: NOmE: DNI: nRI: DEI: IhV: XPI: \"\u003cspan style=\"color: #c70e0e;\"\u003ethe name of our Lord Jesus Christ be blessed\u003c\/span\u003e.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Castle Side:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe castle at the center is topped by a cross and surrounded by the legend: TVRONVS' CIVIS: City of Tours. The outer circles is comprised of twelve fleur de lis within arches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #9f0000;\"\u003eWhat kind of coins did the Templar Knights use?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are often asked this question... and it's a good one! This Silver Maille Tierce is one of them. The Knights Templar were initially created to protect pilgrims traveling back and forth from Europe to Jerusalem. This type of coin most certainly would have been in their pouches. An amazing survivor of the Pilgrim Trails of the Holy Land.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach one of these precious survivors is a work of art in its own right. Long lost, each has been rediscovered and has emerged from our Conservation Lab where it has been stabilized and conserved for generations to cherish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow Your Medieval French Coin Came to Be\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo understand where these beautiful French coins came from, you have to go back a few hundred years… to someone you’ve heard of: Charlemagne (768-814)! Also called Charles the Great, and sometimes the “Father of Europe,” Charlemagne was King of the Franks, which region became known as the Carolingian Empire. In just a few short years, he united most of Western Europe for the first time since the Roman Empire, and laid the foundations for modern France and Germany. It was Charlemagne, together with an English counterpart, who created the medieval hand-hammered silver penny. The standard coin of what we call the “Dark Ages” the silver penny became a widespread currency, but it was often “debased” (the practice of making the coins with less silver than usual) and of unreliable value. And then, as centuries passed, the world began to change – by the 1300s the Renaissance and the Age of Exploration were beginning to dawn, trade was expanding, and Europe needed larger coins of reliable purity. New sources of silver and gold were discovered, and the creation of hand-hammered currency blossomed into the large, exquisite coins of late medieval France you see pictured here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e Your Medieval French Coin Pendant Comes Complete with:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur 100% Authentic Lifetime Guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA 6-Page, Full Color, Customized Photo Certificate of Authenticity Researched and Written by April Knecht and Robert Lewis Knecht\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreasure Hunters Gazette Booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMini Museum Display for when you are not wearing your treasure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Treasure Jewelry Care Card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Cannon Beach Treasure Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51028267303159,"sku":null,"price":1950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4193\/files\/4766-France-French-Medieval-Silver-Maille-Tierce-Coin-Pendant-in-14K-Gold-02.jpg?v=1786728934"},{"product_id":"templar-knights-era-medieval-france-silver-maille-tierce-crusader-cross-coin-14k-white-gold-pendant-artifact-4767","title":"Templar Knights Era Medieval France Silver Maille Tierce Crusader Cross Coin 14K White Gold Pendant | Artifact #4767","description":"\u003ch1\u003eMedieval Hand-Hammered Coins… the Gold \u0026amp; Silver of Medieval France, the Crusades \u0026amp; the Knights Templar in an Heirloom Pendant\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003e \u003ci\u003ePlease Note: \u003cstrong\u003eThis is an authentic medieval French coin\u003c\/strong\u003e, and you will receive the exact pendant in the photographs and description.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eFOR PENDANT SIZE SEE COIN DETAILS BELOW\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnights on horseback… maidens in flowing robes… tapestries adorning the walls of fairy-tale castles – it’s easy to see why medieval Europe has captured our imagination from childhood. It is from this world – a world filled with daring feats of bravery, fascinating political intrigue, and stunning artistic developments – that our Coins of Medieval France collection come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe coins of late medieval France are a stunning combination of classical imagery and art combined with the intricate medieval letter-forms that are at once incredibly complex and easily read… once you train your eye to them!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall caches of these and other \"Frankish\" silver coins have been found along the crusader and pilgrims trails to the Holy Land. The coins in our collection were part of a hoard discovered along the Pilgrim Trail many years ago. They had been in a private collection until we acquired them. These coins were used by one of the crusading knights (see: Templar Knights below) or pilgrims, and amazingly, they have survived to tell us their story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Royal French Medieval Hand-Hammered Coin:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: First minting authorized Sept. 1306\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Silver Maille Tierce a l'O Rond\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRuler: Philippe IV of France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: 14K White Gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse: The Cross Patee and \u003cspan\u003ePHILIPPVS REX: King Philippe, and on the outer circle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e BNDICTV: SIT: NOmE: DNI: nRI: DEI: IhV: XPI: \u003cstrong\u003ethe name of our Lord Jesus Christ be blessed.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse: The castle and  \u003cspan\u003eTVRONVS' CIVIS: City of Tours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The outer circles is comprised of twelve fleur de lis within arches \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArticulating Shackle Bail Interior Diameter: Will fit a necklace up to 5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePendant Size including bezel: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e  7\/8\" Across, 1 3\/8\" Tall - slightly wider than a nickel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #c20a0a;\"\u003eRobert's Note: Excellent, crisp details. This coin is over 710 years old and is almost uncirculated. It was hardly used before being secreted away for hundreds of years until its recent discovery. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #c20a0a;\"\u003e It's truly a stunning piece of history. Less than 5% of this quality of Silver Maille Tierce a l'O Rond are available in the world. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #c20a0a;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eOnce a group of medieval Frank states, at the time these coins were minted, France as we know it was being formed and solidified under a united kingdom, and the Gold Royal Ecu d’or and Silver Gros Tournois and Guenar were becoming the accepted standard in the united France. From the earliest days of a united France, to the birth of the Renaissance, these coins were minted at a place and time which would play a large part in creating the world we live in today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUnderstanding Your Coin’s Imagery and Legend – The French Royal Coins of Christ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Frankish states, and united France, were Christian kingdoms. Like their neighbors, the French chose to celebrate and honor their faith on their coins – the designs and words on these coins were meant to serve as daily reminders of the source of true wealth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Silver \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMaille Tierce - The Cross Side:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cross with squared terminals is called a Cross Pattee - and that is the cross you see featured on the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaille Tierce a l'O Rond\u003c\/span\u003e. The words around the cross are in Latin, and say: PHILIPPVS REX: King Philippe, and on the outer circle BNDICTV: SIT: NOmE: DNI: nRI: DEI: IhV: XPI: \"\u003cspan style=\"color: #c70e0e;\"\u003ethe name of our Lord Jesus Christ be blessed\u003c\/span\u003e.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Castle Side:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe castle at the center is topped by a cross and surrounded by the legend: TVRONVS' CIVIS: City of Tours. The outer circles is comprised of twelve fleur de lis within arches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #9f0000;\"\u003eWhat kind of coins did the Templar Knights use?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are often asked this question... and it's a good one! This Silver Maille Tierce is one of them. The Knights Templar were initially created to protect pilgrims traveling back and forth from Europe to Jerusalem. This type of coin most certainly would have been in their pouches. 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It was Charlemagne, together with an English counterpart, who created the medieval hand-hammered silver penny. The standard coin of what we call the “Dark Ages” the silver penny became a widespread currency, but it was often “debased” (the practice of making the coins with less silver than usual) and of unreliable value. And then, as centuries passed, the world began to change – by the 1300s the Renaissance and the Age of Exploration were beginning to dawn, trade was expanding, and Europe needed larger coins of reliable purity. 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It is from this world – a world filled with daring feats of bravery, fascinating political intrigue, and stunning artistic developments – that our Coins of Medieval France collection come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe coins of late medieval France are a stunning combination of classical imagery and art combined with the intricate medieval letter-forms that are at once incredibly complex and easily read… once you train your eye to them!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall caches of these and other \"Frankish\" silver coins have been found along the crusader and pilgrims trails to the Holy Land. The coins in our collection were part of a hoard discovered along the Pilgrim Trail many years ago. They had been in a private collection until we acquired them. These coins were used by one of the crusading knights (see: Templar Knights below) or pilgrims, and amazingly, they have survived to tell us their story. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Royal French Medieval Hand-Hammered Coin:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: circa 1290\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Gros Tournois\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRuler: Philippe IV of France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: 14K Gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse: The Cross Patee and \u003cspan\u003ePHILIPPVS REX: King Philippe, and on the outer circle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e BNDICTV: SIT: NOmE: DNI: nRI: DEI: IhV: XPI: \u003cstrong\u003ethe name of our Lord Jesus Christ be blessed.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse: The castle and \u003cspan\u003eTVRONVS' CIVIS: City of Tours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The outer circles is comprised of twelve fleur de lis within arches\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003erticulating Bail Interior Diameter: Will accommodate chain or leather necklace up to 6.2 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize including bezel: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e  1 1\/8\" Across, 1 5\/8\" Tall - Regal size, slightly smaller than a U.S. 50 cent piece\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #c20a0a;\"\u003eRobert's Note: Stunning quality piece. This coin is over 725 years old and is in amazing condition for its age. It was secreted away for hundreds of years until its recent discovery. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #c20a0a;\"\u003eNote the crisp details. It's truly a stunning piece of history. Almost uncirculated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce a group of medieval Frank states, at the time these coins were minted, France as we know it was being formed and solidified under a united kingdom, and the Gold Royal Ecu d’or and Silver Gros Tournois and Guenar were becoming the accepted standard in the united France. From the earliest days of a united France, to the birth of the Renaissance, these coins were minted at a place and time which would play a large part in creating the world we live in today.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUnderstanding Your Coin’s Imagery and Legend – The French Royal Coins of Christ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Frankish states, and united France, were Christian kingdoms. Like their neighbors, the French chose to celebrate and honor their faith on their coins – the designs and words on these coins were meant to serve as daily reminders of the source of true wealth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Silver Gros Tournois - The Cross Side:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cross with squared terminals is called a Cross Pattee - and that is the cross you see featured on the Gros Tournois.  The words around the cross are in Latin, and say: PHILIPPVS REX: King Philippe, and on the outer circle BNDICTV: SIT: NOmE: DNI: nRI: DEI: IhV: XPI: \"\u003cspan style=\"color: #c70e0e;\"\u003ethe name of our Lord Jesus Christ be blessed\u003c\/span\u003e.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Castle Side:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe castle at the center is topped by a cross and surrounded by the legend: TVRONVS' CIVIS: City of Tours. The outer circles is comprised of twelve fleur de lis within arches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #9f0000;\"\u003eWhat kind of coins did the Templar Knights use?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are often asked this question... and it's a good one! This \u003cspan\u003eGros Tournois\u003c\/span\u003e coin is one of them. The Knights Templar were initially created to protect pilgrims traveling back and forth from Europe to Jerusalem. This type of coin most certainly would have been in their pouches. An amazing survivor of the Pilgrim Trails of the Holy Land.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach one of these precious survivors is a work of art in its own right. Long lost, each has been rediscovered and has emerged from our Conservation Lab where it has been stabilized and conserved for generations to cherish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow Your Medieval French Coin Came to Be\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo understand where these beautiful French coins came from, you have to go back a few hundred years… to someone you’ve heard of: Charlemagne (768-814)! Also called Charles the Great, and sometimes the “Father of Europe,” Charlemagne was King of the Franks, which region became known as the Carolingian Empire. In just a few short years, he united most of Western Europe for the first time since the Roman Empire, and laid the foundations for modern France and Germany. It was Charlemagne, together with an English counterpart, who created the medieval hand-hammered silver penny. The standard coin of what we call the “Dark Ages” the silver penny became a widespread currency, but it was often “debased” (the practice of making the coins with less silver than usual) and of unreliable value. And then, as centuries passed, the world began to change – by the 1300s the Renaissance and the Age of Exploration were beginning to dawn, trade was expanding, and Europe needed larger coins of reliable purity. New sources of silver and gold were discovered, and the creation of hand-hammered currency blossomed into the large, exquisite coins of late medieval France you see pictured here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e Your Medieval French Coin Pendant Comes Complete with:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur 100% Authentic Lifetime Guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA 6-Page, Full Color, Customized Photo Certificate of Authenticity Researched and Written by April Knecht and Robert Lewis Knecht\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreasure Hunters Gazette Booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMini Museum Display for when you are not wearing your treasure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Treasure Jewelry Care Card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Cannon Beach Treasure Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51028307640567,"sku":null,"price":2250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4193\/files\/4768-France-French-Medieval-Silver-Gros-Tournois-Coin-Pendant-in-14K-Gold-02.jpg?v=1786732133"},{"product_id":"templar-knights-era-antioch-crusader-medieval-silver-denier-helmet-head-coin-of-the-crusades-14k-gold-pendant-artifact-4800","title":"Templar Knights Era Antioch Crusader Medieval Silver Denier - Helmet Head - Coin of the Crusades 14K Gold Pendant | Artifact #4800","description":"\u003ch1\u003eThe Antioch Helmeted Crusader Denier - Rare, Fascinating \u0026amp; Legendary in an Heirloom Pendant\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is an authentic Antioch Templar Knights Crusader Era Treasure Coin, and you will receive the exact pendant in the photographs and description.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eSize Including Bezel (Frame): 7\/8” Across, 1 1\/4” Tall - The Width of a US Nickel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrecious and rare survivors of one of the most pivotal times in world history, The silver billon Deniers of Antioch are perhaps the most legendary of the Crusader States' hand-hammered coins. Antioch Deniers have the bold, flared-end cross pattee and Crusader's crescent on one side, the other side displays a Crusading King adorned in chainmail with a cross on his medieval helmet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese Antioch Deniers are indeed legendary for their pictured Crusader - so much so that they have acquired the nickname \"Helmet Heads.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of the most fascinating elements of Antioch Crusader coins are the motifs of the Crescent and Star\/Shining Sun.\u003c\/strong\u003e While the modern world sees these symbols as those of the Ottoman Empire and later Islamic countries, these symbols were not officially adopted by the Ottoman Empire until the second half of the 18th Century. At the time of the Crusades, they were ancient symbols used by the Byzantine Empire. Western Crusaders adopted these heavenly symbols as a sign of honor and sacrifice while fighting in the Holy Land.  Later, when the survivors returned home, they displayed the Crescent and Shining Sun in their personal heraldic devices and seals in memory of their service. In fact, Richard I's (the Lionheart's) two seals both display these symbols as a testament to his vocation as a Crusader.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese coins, perhaps more than any other, embody the legendary art of the Medieval age with their stunning letter forms, bold crosses and the stylized rendering of the chain-mail adorned knight. This was a time of chivalry… and holding this precious relic of a past age conjures images of maidens, knights, round tables and the fabled stories we all remember. While a time of great trial and tragedy, it was also a time of bravery, sacrifice, and honor.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Antioch Denier Crusades Coin:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Denier (sometimes referred to as a Medieval Hand-Hammered Penny)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 1163 - 1233 AD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKing: Bohemond III \u0026amp; IV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMint: Antioch, Levant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse (Front): The Cross Pattee of Christ\/Jerusalem Cross with the Crescent in One Quadrant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse (Back): Bohemond in Battle Dress - Crusader's Chain Mail \u0026amp; Helmet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: Silver\/Billon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: 14K Gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArticulating Bail Interior Diameter: Will accommodate chain or leather necklace up to 6.2mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize Including Bezel (Frame): 7\/8” Across, 1 1\/4” Tall - The Width of a US Nickel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #a40700;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobert's Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis coin is in stunning condition for its age. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt even has that characteristic \"rosey glow\" these treasures are known for. It displays the crescent  star and even tiny cross on the Crusader's helmet, and is a part of a hoard of Antioch deniers that is exclusive to Cannon Beach Treasure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e We created a luxury width bezel for this highly detailed piece.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eWhat kind of coins did the Templar Knights use? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eWe are always asked this question... and it's a good one! This Antioch Crusader coin is one of them. The Knights Templar were initially created to protect pilgrims traveling back and forth from Europe to Jerusalem. This type of coin most certainly would have been in their pouches. An amazing survivor of the Pilgrim Trails of the Holy Land. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrusader coinage came to be when the Western European Crusaders began to establish kingdoms along the route of the First Crusade. Antioch, which was then comprised of lands that are in present day Turkey and Syria, became a powerful Crusader state on the Mediterranean, and played a pivotal role during the Crusade Era. While coins were produced in several Crusader states, the hand-hammered silver billon coins produced in Antioch picturing a helmeted knight are some of the most prized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is Billon?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBillon is the term used to describe a silver coin with a lower percentage of silver than the \"average\" silver coin of the day - somewhere less than approximately 90% silver. This lower percentage of silver is combined with copper, which gives the coins strength and durability. Antioch Crusader Deniers are made of billon, and while they look like higher-percentage silver coins, some do have a slight golden-copper glow giving them a distinctive, warm hue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMedieval Hand-Hammered Pennies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen a coin is discovered in a land far from where it was minted, we always ask, “How did it get there, and who carried it?” And for these “Helmet Head” deniers, answers to these questions are fascinating ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs historians and numismatists, we see the 8th Century as one of the most important in European monetary history. Charlemagne (768-814), also called Charles the Great, and sometimes the “Father of Europe,” was King of the Franks, and the land over which he ruled became known as the Carolingian Empire. In just a few short years, he united most of Western Europe for the first time since the Roman Empire, and laid the foundations for modern France and Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharlemagne’s reign saw a substantial restoration of European political authority along with a complete redesign of its coins. During his reign, the hand-hammered medieval silver Denier came into being and it (along with the British silver penny) went on to dominate European currency for 500 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Antioch Crusader Coin Pendant comes complete with:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur 100% Authentic Lifetime Guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Detailed, Multi-Page Certificate of Authenticity Researched and Written by April Knecht\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistoric Brief: The Creation of Medieval Long Cross Pennies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreasure Hunters Gazette Booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMini Museum Display for when you are not wearing your treasure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Treasure Jewelry Care Card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Cannon Beach Treasure Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51030804889847,"sku":null,"price":960.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4193\/files\/4800-Antioch-Crusader-Bohemond-Denier-Crusader-Kings-of-Antioch-Templar-Knights-Coin-14K-Gold-Pendant-01.jpg?v=1786889832"},{"product_id":"templar-knights-era-antioch-crusader-medieval-silver-denier-helmet-head-coin-of-the-crusades-14k-gold-pendant-artifact-4801","title":"Templar Knights Era Antioch Crusader Medieval Silver Denier - Helmet Head - Coin of the Crusades 14K Gold Pendant | Artifact #4801","description":"\u003ch1\u003eThe Antioch Helmeted Crusader Denier - Rare, Fascinating \u0026amp; Legendary in an Heirloom Pendant\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is an authentic Antioch Templar Knights Crusader Era Treasure Coin, and you will receive the exact pendant in the photographs and description.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eSize Including Bezel (Frame): 7\/8” Across, 1 1\/4” Tall - The Width of a US Nickel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrecious and rare survivors of one of the most pivotal times in world history, The silver billon Deniers of Antioch are perhaps the most legendary of the Crusader States' hand-hammered coins. Antioch Deniers have the bold, flared-end cross pattee and Crusader's crescent on one side, the other side displays a Crusading King adorned in chainmail with a cross on his medieval helmet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese Antioch Deniers are indeed legendary for their pictured Crusader - so much so that they have acquired the nickname \"Helmet Heads.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of the most fascinating elements of Antioch Crusader coins are the motifs of the Crescent and Star\/Shining Sun.\u003c\/strong\u003e While the modern world sees these symbols as those of the Ottoman Empire and later Islamic countries, these symbols were not officially adopted by the Ottoman Empire until the second half of the 18th Century. At the time of the Crusades, they were ancient symbols used by the Byzantine Empire. Western Crusaders adopted these heavenly symbols as a sign of honor and sacrifice while fighting in the Holy Land.  Later, when the survivors returned home, they displayed the Crescent and Shining Sun in their personal heraldic devices and seals in memory of their service. In fact, Richard I's (the Lionheart's) two seals both display these symbols as a testament to his vocation as a Crusader.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese coins, perhaps more than any other, embody the legendary art of the Medieval age with their stunning letter forms, bold crosses and the stylized rendering of the chain-mail adorned knight. This was a time of chivalry… and holding this precious relic of a past age conjures images of maidens, knights, round tables and the fabled stories we all remember. While a time of great trial and tragedy, it was also a time of bravery, sacrifice, and honor.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Antioch Denier Crusades Coin:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Denier (sometimes referred to as a Medieval Hand-Hammered Penny)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 1163 - 1233 AD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKing: Bohemond III \u0026amp; IV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMint: Antioch, Levant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse (Front): The Cross Pattee of Christ\/Jerusalem Cross with the Crescent in One Quadrant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse (Back): Bohemond in Battle Dress - Crusader's Chain Mail \u0026amp; Helmet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: Silver\/Billon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: 14K Gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArticulating Bail Interior Diameter: Will accommodate chain or leather necklace up to 6.2mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize Including Bezel (Frame): 7\/8” Across, 1 1\/4” Tall - The Width of a US Nickel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #a40700;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobert's Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis coin is in stunning condition for its age. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt even has that characteristic \"rosey glow\" these treasures are known for. It displays the crescent  star and even tiny cross on the Crusader's helmet, and is a part of a hoard of Antioch deniers that is exclusive to Cannon Beach Treasure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e We created a luxury width bezel for this highly detailed piece.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eWhat kind of coins did the Templar Knights use? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eWe are always asked this question... and it's a good one! This Antioch Crusader coin is one of them. The Knights Templar were initially created to protect pilgrims traveling back and forth from Europe to Jerusalem. This type of coin most certainly would have been in their pouches. An amazing survivor of the Pilgrim Trails of the Holy Land. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrusader coinage came to be when the Western European Crusaders began to establish kingdoms along the route of the First Crusade. Antioch, which was then comprised of lands that are in present day Turkey and Syria, became a powerful Crusader state on the Mediterranean, and played a pivotal role during the Crusade Era. While coins were produced in several Crusader states, the hand-hammered silver billon coins produced in Antioch picturing a helmeted knight are some of the most prized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is Billon?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBillon is the term used to describe a silver coin with a lower percentage of silver than the \"average\" silver coin of the day - somewhere less than approximately 90% silver. This lower percentage of silver is combined with copper, which gives the coins strength and durability. Antioch Crusader Deniers are made of billon, and while they look like higher-percentage silver coins, some do have a slight golden-copper glow giving them a distinctive, warm hue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMedieval Hand-Hammered Pennies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen a coin is discovered in a land far from where it was minted, we always ask, “How did it get there, and who carried it?” And for these “Helmet Head” deniers, answers to these questions are fascinating ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs historians and numismatists, we see the 8th Century as one of the most important in European monetary history. Charlemagne (768-814), also called Charles the Great, and sometimes the “Father of Europe,” was King of the Franks, and the land over which he ruled became known as the Carolingian Empire. In just a few short years, he united most of Western Europe for the first time since the Roman Empire, and laid the foundations for modern France and Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharlemagne’s reign saw a substantial restoration of European political authority along with a complete redesign of its coins. During his reign, the hand-hammered medieval silver Denier came into being and it (along with the British silver penny) went on to dominate European currency for 500 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Antioch Crusader Coin Pendant comes complete with:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur 100% Authentic Lifetime Guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Detailed, Multi-Page Certificate of Authenticity Researched and Written by April Knecht\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistoric Brief: The Creation of Medieval Long Cross Pennies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreasure Hunters Gazette Booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMini Museum Display for when you are not wearing your treasure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Treasure Jewelry Care Card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Cannon Beach Treasure Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51030806757623,"sku":null,"price":960.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4193\/files\/4801-Antioch-Crusader-Bohemond-Denier-Crusader-Kings-of-Antioch-Templar-Knights-Coin-14K-Gold-Pendant-01.jpg?v=1786889898"},{"product_id":"templar-knights-era-antioch-crusader-medieval-silver-denier-helmet-head-coin-of-the-crusades-14k-gold-pendant-artifact-4802","title":"Templar Knights Era Antioch Crusader Medieval Silver Denier - Helmet Head - Coin of the Crusades 14K Gold Pendant | Artifact #4802","description":"\u003ch1\u003eThe Antioch Helmeted Crusader Denier - Rare, Fascinating \u0026amp; Legendary in an Heirloom Pendant\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is an authentic Antioch Templar Knights Crusader Era Treasure Coin, and you will receive the exact pendant in the photographs and description.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eSize Including Bezel (Frame): 7\/8” Across, 1 1\/4” Tall - The Width of a US Nickel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrecious and rare survivors of one of the most pivotal times in world history, The silver billon Deniers of Antioch are perhaps the most legendary of the Crusader States' hand-hammered coins. Antioch Deniers have the bold, flared-end cross pattee and Crusader's crescent on one side, the other side displays a Crusading King adorned in chainmail with a cross on his medieval helmet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese Antioch Deniers are indeed legendary for their pictured Crusader - so much so that they have acquired the nickname \"Helmet Heads.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of the most fascinating elements of Antioch Crusader coins are the motifs of the Crescent and Star\/Shining Sun.\u003c\/strong\u003e While the modern world sees these symbols as those of the Ottoman Empire and later Islamic countries, these symbols were not officially adopted by the Ottoman Empire until the second half of the 18th Century. At the time of the Crusades, they were ancient symbols used by the Byzantine Empire. Western Crusaders adopted these heavenly symbols as a sign of honor and sacrifice while fighting in the Holy Land.  Later, when the survivors returned home, they displayed the Crescent and Shining Sun in their personal heraldic devices and seals in memory of their service. In fact, Richard I's (the Lionheart's) two seals both display these symbols as a testament to his vocation as a Crusader.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese coins, perhaps more than any other, embody the legendary art of the Medieval age with their stunning letter forms, bold crosses and the stylized rendering of the chain-mail adorned knight. This was a time of chivalry… and holding this precious relic of a past age conjures images of maidens, knights, round tables and the fabled stories we all remember. While a time of great trial and tragedy, it was also a time of bravery, sacrifice, and honor.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Antioch Denier Crusades Coin:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Denier (sometimes referred to as a Medieval Hand-Hammered Penny)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 1163 - 1233 AD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKing: Bohemond III \u0026amp; IV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMint: Antioch, Levant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse (Front): The Cross Pattee of Christ\/Jerusalem Cross with the Crescent in One Quadrant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse (Back): Bohemond in Battle Dress - Crusader's Chain Mail \u0026amp; Helmet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: Silver\/Billon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: 14K Gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArticulating Bail Interior Diameter: Will accommodate chain or leather necklace up to 6.2mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize Including Bezel (Frame): 7\/8” Across, 1 1\/4” Tall - The Width of a US Nickel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #a40700;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobert's Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis coin is in stunning condition for its age. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt even has that characteristic \"rosey glow\" these treasures are known for. It displays the crescent  star and even tiny cross on the Crusader's helmet, and is a part of a hoard of Antioch deniers that is exclusive to Cannon Beach Treasure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e We created a luxury width bezel for this highly detailed piece.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eWhat kind of coins did the Templar Knights use? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eWe are always asked this question... and it's a good one! This Antioch Crusader coin is one of them. The Knights Templar were initially created to protect pilgrims traveling back and forth from Europe to Jerusalem. This type of coin most certainly would have been in their pouches. An amazing survivor of the Pilgrim Trails of the Holy Land. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrusader coinage came to be when the Western European Crusaders began to establish kingdoms along the route of the First Crusade. Antioch, which was then comprised of lands that are in present day Turkey and Syria, became a powerful Crusader state on the Mediterranean, and played a pivotal role during the Crusade Era. While coins were produced in several Crusader states, the hand-hammered silver billon coins produced in Antioch picturing a helmeted knight are some of the most prized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is Billon?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBillon is the term used to describe a silver coin with a lower percentage of silver than the \"average\" silver coin of the day - somewhere less than approximately 90% silver. This lower percentage of silver is combined with copper, which gives the coins strength and durability. Antioch Crusader Deniers are made of billon, and while they look like higher-percentage silver coins, some do have a slight golden-copper glow giving them a distinctive, warm hue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMedieval Hand-Hammered Pennies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen a coin is discovered in a land far from where it was minted, we always ask, “How did it get there, and who carried it?” And for these “Helmet Head” deniers, answers to these questions are fascinating ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs historians and numismatists, we see the 8th Century as one of the most important in European monetary history. Charlemagne (768-814), also called Charles the Great, and sometimes the “Father of Europe,” was King of the Franks, and the land over which he ruled became known as the Carolingian Empire. In just a few short years, he united most of Western Europe for the first time since the Roman Empire, and laid the foundations for modern France and Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharlemagne’s reign saw a substantial restoration of European political authority along with a complete redesign of its coins. During his reign, the hand-hammered medieval silver Denier came into being and it (along with the British silver penny) went on to dominate European currency for 500 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Antioch Crusader Coin Pendant comes complete with:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur 100% Authentic Lifetime Guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Detailed, Multi-Page Certificate of Authenticity Researched and Written by April Knecht\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistoric Brief: The Creation of Medieval Long Cross Pennies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreasure Hunters Gazette Booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMini Museum Display for when you are not wearing your treasure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Treasure Jewelry Care Card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Cannon Beach Treasure Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51030808363255,"sku":null,"price":960.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4193\/files\/4802-Antioch-Crusader-Bohemond-Denier-Crusader-Kings-of-Antioch-Templar-Knights-Coin-14K-Gold-Pendant-01.jpg?v=1786889955"},{"product_id":"templar-knights-era-antioch-crusader-medieval-silver-denier-helmet-head-coin-of-the-crusades-14k-gold-pendant-artifact-4803","title":"Templar Knights Era Antioch Crusader Medieval Silver Denier - Helmet Head - Coin of the Crusades 14K Gold Pendant | Artifact #4803","description":"\u003ch1\u003eThe Antioch Helmeted Crusader Denier - Rare, Fascinating \u0026amp; Legendary in an Heirloom Pendant\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is an authentic Antioch Templar Knights Crusader Era Treasure Coin, and you will receive the exact pendant in the photographs and description.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eSize Including Bezel (Frame): 7\/8” Across, 1 1\/4” Tall - The Width of a US Nickel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrecious and rare survivors of one of the most pivotal times in world history, The silver billon Deniers of Antioch are perhaps the most legendary of the Crusader States' hand-hammered coins. Antioch Deniers have the bold, flared-end cross pattee and Crusader's crescent on one side, the other side displays a Crusading King adorned in chainmail with a cross on his medieval helmet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese Antioch Deniers are indeed legendary for their pictured Crusader - so much so that they have acquired the nickname \"Helmet Heads.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of the most fascinating elements of Antioch Crusader coins are the motifs of the Crescent and Star\/Shining Sun.\u003c\/strong\u003e While the modern world sees these symbols as those of the Ottoman Empire and later Islamic countries, these symbols were not officially adopted by the Ottoman Empire until the second half of the 18th Century. At the time of the Crusades, they were ancient symbols used by the Byzantine Empire. Western Crusaders adopted these heavenly symbols as a sign of honor and sacrifice while fighting in the Holy Land.  Later, when the survivors returned home, they displayed the Crescent and Shining Sun in their personal heraldic devices and seals in memory of their service. In fact, Richard I's (the Lionheart's) two seals both display these symbols as a testament to his vocation as a Crusader.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese coins, perhaps more than any other, embody the legendary art of the Medieval age with their stunning letter forms, bold crosses and the stylized rendering of the chain-mail adorned knight. This was a time of chivalry… and holding this precious relic of a past age conjures images of maidens, knights, round tables and the fabled stories we all remember. While a time of great trial and tragedy, it was also a time of bravery, sacrifice, and honor.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Antioch Denier Crusades Coin:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Denier (sometimes referred to as a Medieval Hand-Hammered Penny)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 1163 - 1233 AD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKing: Bohemond III \u0026amp; IV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMint: Antioch, Levant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse (Front): The Cross Pattee of Christ\/Jerusalem Cross with the Crescent in One Quadrant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse (Back): Bohemond in Battle Dress - Crusader's Chain Mail \u0026amp; Helmet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: Silver\/Billon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: 14K Gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArticulating Bail Interior Diameter: Will accommodate chain or leather necklace up to 6.2mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize Including Bezel (Frame): 7\/8” Across, 1 1\/4” Tall - The Width of a US Nickel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #a40700;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobert's Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis coin is in stunning condition for its age. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt even has that characteristic \"rosey glow\" these treasures are known for. It displays the crescent  star and even tiny cross on the Crusader's helmet, and is a part of a hoard of Antioch deniers that is exclusive to Cannon Beach Treasure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e We created a luxury width bezel for this highly detailed piece.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eWhat kind of coins did the Templar Knights use? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eWe are always asked this question... and it's a good one! This Antioch Crusader coin is one of them. The Knights Templar were initially created to protect pilgrims traveling back and forth from Europe to Jerusalem. This type of coin most certainly would have been in their pouches. An amazing survivor of the Pilgrim Trails of the Holy Land. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrusader coinage came to be when the Western European Crusaders began to establish kingdoms along the route of the First Crusade. Antioch, which was then comprised of lands that are in present day Turkey and Syria, became a powerful Crusader state on the Mediterranean, and played a pivotal role during the Crusade Era. While coins were produced in several Crusader states, the hand-hammered silver billon coins produced in Antioch picturing a helmeted knight are some of the most prized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is Billon?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBillon is the term used to describe a silver coin with a lower percentage of silver than the \"average\" silver coin of the day - somewhere less than approximately 90% silver. This lower percentage of silver is combined with copper, which gives the coins strength and durability. Antioch Crusader Deniers are made of billon, and while they look like higher-percentage silver coins, some do have a slight golden-copper glow giving them a distinctive, warm hue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMedieval Hand-Hammered Pennies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen a coin is discovered in a land far from where it was minted, we always ask, “How did it get there, and who carried it?” And for these “Helmet Head” deniers, answers to these questions are fascinating ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs historians and numismatists, we see the 8th Century as one of the most important in European monetary history. Charlemagne (768-814), also called Charles the Great, and sometimes the “Father of Europe,” was King of the Franks, and the land over which he ruled became known as the Carolingian Empire. In just a few short years, he united most of Western Europe for the first time since the Roman Empire, and laid the foundations for modern France and Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharlemagne’s reign saw a substantial restoration of European political authority along with a complete redesign of its coins. During his reign, the hand-hammered medieval silver Denier came into being and it (along with the British silver penny) went on to dominate European currency for 500 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Antioch Crusader Coin Pendant comes complete with:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur 100% Authentic Lifetime Guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Detailed, Multi-Page Certificate of Authenticity Researched and Written by April Knecht\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistoric Brief: The Creation of Medieval Long Cross Pennies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreasure Hunters Gazette Booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMini Museum Display for when you are not wearing your treasure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Treasure Jewelry Care Card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Cannon Beach Treasure Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51030810263799,"sku":null,"price":960.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4193\/files\/4803-Antioch-Crusader-Bohemond-Denier-Crusader-Kings-of-Antioch-Templar-Knights-Coin-14K-Gold-Pendant-01.jpg?v=1786890019"},{"product_id":"templar-knights-era-french-healing-angel-silver-denier-sterling-silver-pendant-artifact-4804","title":"Templar Knights Era French Healing Angel Silver Denier Sterling Silver Pendant | Artifact #4804","description":"\u003ch1\u003eAngel \u0026amp; Cross Denier - The Shining Silver Coin of French Crusaders and Pilgrims - A Celebration of Healing through Faith in an Heirloom Pendant\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is an authentic French Templar Knights-Era Treasure Coin, and you will receive the exact pendant in the photographs and description.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003ePendant Size Including Bezel Setting: 7\/8” Across, 1 1\/8” Tall - Diameter of a U.S. Nickel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRare survivors of one of the most pivotal times in world history, these hand-hammered silver pennies portray a medieval angel on one side, and on the other, the Cross of Christ - the holy symbol of Christian Crusaders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAngel Deniers are unique in that they were minted with the name of St. Apollinaris on them - a Saint legendary for miraculous healing. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo, like the crusaders and pilgrims, if you are going to carry a coin, why not carry one dedicated to a saint, especially a saint known for miraculous healing?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Angel Denier\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Valance Denier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 1157 - 1276 AD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse: The Cross of Christ - Legend: \"APOLLI NARS\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse: Medieval Angel - Legend: \"VRBS VALENTIAI\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: Proprietary, Non-Tarnishing Sterling Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArticulating Bail Interior Diameter: Will accommodate chain or leather necklace up to 6.2 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePendant Size Including Bezel Setting: 7\/8” Across, 1 1\/8” Tall - Diameter of a U.S. Nickel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApril's Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e An amazing survivor of the Pilgrim Trails to the Holy Land. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eAnd, with two Cross styles clearly visible, a wonderful example of Templar Era coinage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\" color=\"#990000\"\u003eWhat kind of coins did the Templar Knights use? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\" color=\"#990000\"\u003eWe are often asked this question, and it's a good one. The Knights Templar where formed to protect the pilgrims traveling back and forth between Europe and Jerusalem. Minted in France during the time of the Knights Templar, this type of coin most certainly would have been found in a Templar Knight's pouch as he protected the pilgrims on their journey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Angel” denier hoards are found along the crusader and pilgrims trails to the Holy Land. The coins in our collection were part of a hoard discovered near Jerusalem many years ago. They had been in a private collection until we acquired them. These coins were used by one of the crusading knights or pilgrims, and amazingly, they have survived to tell us their story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen a coin is discovered in a land far from where it was minted, we always ask, “How did it get there, and who carried it?” And for these “Angel” deniers, answers to these questions are fascinating ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs historians and numismatists, we see the 8th Century as one of the most important in European monetary history. Charlemagne (768-814), also called Charles the Great, and sometimes the “Father of Europe,” was King of the Franks, and the land over which he ruled became known as the Carolingian Empire. In just a few short years, he united most of Western Europe for the first time since the Roman Empire, and laid the foundations for modern France and Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharlemagne’s reign saw a substantial restoration of European political authority along with a complete redesign of its coins. During his reign, the Frankish (French) denier came into being and it (along with the British silver penny) went on to dominate European currency for 500 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe angel denier is one of the silver coins minted during this time by the Bishops of Valence, France between 1157-1276. The deniers of Valance were one of the main currencies of the Rhone Valley, and Valance was on the main route followed by pilgrims from northern or central France making the pilgrimage by way of Provence or Italy. They were carried not only by the pilgrims, but by the Provencal army on its way to the Holy Land as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Angel Denier Pendant comes with:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur 100% Authentic Lifetime Guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Detailed, Multi-Page Certificate of Authenticity Researched and Written by Robert Lewis Knecht\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed Historic Brief about the creation of Europe's Cross Deniers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreasure Hunters Gazette Booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMini Museum Display for when you are not wearing your treasure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Treasure Jewelry Care Card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Cannon Beach Treasure Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51031412506871,"sku":null,"price":580.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4193\/files\/4804-Templar-Knights-Era-Medieval-Angel-Denier-Crusader-Coin-Sterling-Silver-Pendant-01.jpg?v=1786909682"},{"product_id":"templar-knights-era-french-healing-angel-silver-denier-sterling-silver-pendant-artifact-4805","title":"Templar Knights Era French Healing Angel Silver Denier Sterling Silver Pendant | Artifact #4805","description":"\u003ch1\u003eAngel \u0026amp; Cross Denier - The Shining Silver Coin of French Crusaders and Pilgrims - A Celebration of Healing through Faith in an Heirloom Pendant\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is an authentic French Templar Knights-Era Treasure Coin, and you will receive the exact pendant in the photographs and description.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003ePendant Size Including Bezel Setting: 7\/8” Across, 1 1\/8” Tall - Diameter of a U.S. Nickel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRare survivors of one of the most pivotal times in world history, these hand-hammered silver pennies portray a medieval angel on one side, and on the other, the Cross of Christ - the holy symbol of Christian Crusaders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAngel Deniers are unique in that they were minted with the name of St. Apollinaris on them - a Saint legendary for miraculous healing. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo, like the crusaders and pilgrims, if you are going to carry a coin, why not carry one dedicated to a saint, especially a saint known for miraculous healing?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Angel Denier\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Valance Denier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 1157 - 1276 AD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse: The Cross of Christ - Legend: \"APOLLI NARS\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse: Medieval Angel - Legend: \"VRBS VALENTIAI\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: Proprietary, Non-Tarnishing Sterling Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArticulating Bail Interior Diameter: Will accommodate chain or leather necklace up to 6.2 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePendant Size Including Bezel Setting: 7\/8” Across, 1 1\/8” Tall - Diameter of a U.S. Nickel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApril's Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e An amazing survivor of the Pilgrim Trails to the Holy Land. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eAnd, with two Cross styles clearly visible, a wonderful example of Templar Era coinage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\" color=\"#990000\"\u003eWhat kind of coins did the Templar Knights use? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\" color=\"#990000\"\u003eWe are often asked this question, and it's a good one. The Knights Templar where formed to protect the pilgrims traveling back and forth between Europe and Jerusalem. Minted in France during the time of the Knights Templar, this type of coin most certainly would have been found in a Templar Knight's pouch as he protected the pilgrims on their journey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Angel” denier hoards are found along the crusader and pilgrims trails to the Holy Land. The coins in our collection were part of a hoard discovered near Jerusalem many years ago. They had been in a private collection until we acquired them. These coins were used by one of the crusading knights or pilgrims, and amazingly, they have survived to tell us their story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen a coin is discovered in a land far from where it was minted, we always ask, “How did it get there, and who carried it?” And for these “Angel” deniers, answers to these questions are fascinating ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs historians and numismatists, we see the 8th Century as one of the most important in European monetary history. Charlemagne (768-814), also called Charles the Great, and sometimes the “Father of Europe,” was King of the Franks, and the land over which he ruled became known as the Carolingian Empire. In just a few short years, he united most of Western Europe for the first time since the Roman Empire, and laid the foundations for modern France and Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharlemagne’s reign saw a substantial restoration of European political authority along with a complete redesign of its coins. During his reign, the Frankish (French) denier came into being and it (along with the British silver penny) went on to dominate European currency for 500 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe angel denier is one of the silver coins minted during this time by the Bishops of Valence, France between 1157-1276. The deniers of Valance were one of the main currencies of the Rhone Valley, and Valance was on the main route followed by pilgrims from northern or central France making the pilgrimage by way of Provence or Italy. They were carried not only by the pilgrims, but by the Provencal army on its way to the Holy Land as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Angel Denier Pendant comes with:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur 100% Authentic Lifetime Guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Detailed, Multi-Page Certificate of Authenticity Researched and Written by Robert Lewis Knecht\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed Historic Brief about the creation of Europe's Cross Deniers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreasure Hunters Gazette Booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMini Museum Display for when you are not wearing your treasure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Treasure Jewelry Care Card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Cannon Beach Treasure Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51031415292151,"sku":null,"price":580.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4193\/files\/4805-Templar-Knights-Era-Medieval-Angel-Denier-Crusader-Coin-Sterling-Silver-Pendant-01.jpg?v=1786909775"},{"product_id":"templar-knights-era-french-healing-angel-silver-denier-sterling-silver-pendant-artifact-4807","title":"Templar Knights Era French Healing Angel Silver Denier Sterling Silver Pendant | Artifact #4807","description":"\u003ch1\u003eAngel \u0026amp; Cross Denier - The Shining Silver Coin of French Crusaders and Pilgrims - A Celebration of Healing through Faith in an Heirloom Pendant\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is an authentic French Templar Knights-Era Treasure Coin, and you will receive the exact pendant in the photographs and description.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003ePendant Size Including Bezel Setting: 7\/8” Across, 1 1\/8” Tall - Diameter of a U.S. Nickel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRare survivors of one of the most pivotal times in world history, these hand-hammered silver pennies portray a medieval angel on one side, and on the other, the Cross of Christ - the holy symbol of Christian Crusaders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAngel Deniers are unique in that they were minted with the name of St. Apollinaris on them - a Saint legendary for miraculous healing. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo, like the crusaders and pilgrims, if you are going to carry a coin, why not carry one dedicated to a saint, especially a saint known for miraculous healing?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Angel Denier\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Valance Denier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 1157 - 1276 AD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse: The Cross of Christ - Legend: \"APOLLI NARS\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse: Medieval Angel - Legend: \"VRBS VALENTIAI\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: Proprietary, Non-Tarnishing Sterling Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArticulating Bail Interior Diameter: Will accommodate chain or leather necklace up to 6.2 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePendant Size Including Bezel Setting: 7\/8” Across, 1 1\/8” Tall - Diameter of a U.S. Nickel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApril's Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e An amazing survivor of the Pilgrim Trails to the Holy Land. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eAnd, with two Cross styles clearly visible, a wonderful example of Templar Era coinage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\" color=\"#990000\"\u003eWhat kind of coins did the Templar Knights use? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\" color=\"#990000\"\u003eWe are often asked this question, and it's a good one. The Knights Templar where formed to protect the pilgrims traveling back and forth between Europe and Jerusalem. Minted in France during the time of the Knights Templar, this type of coin most certainly would have been found in a Templar Knight's pouch as he protected the pilgrims on their journey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Angel” denier hoards are found along the crusader and pilgrims trails to the Holy Land. The coins in our collection were part of a hoard discovered near Jerusalem many years ago. They had been in a private collection until we acquired them. These coins were used by one of the crusading knights or pilgrims, and amazingly, they have survived to tell us their story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen a coin is discovered in a land far from where it was minted, we always ask, “How did it get there, and who carried it?” And for these “Angel” deniers, answers to these questions are fascinating ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs historians and numismatists, we see the 8th Century as one of the most important in European monetary history. Charlemagne (768-814), also called Charles the Great, and sometimes the “Father of Europe,” was King of the Franks, and the land over which he ruled became known as the Carolingian Empire. In just a few short years, he united most of Western Europe for the first time since the Roman Empire, and laid the foundations for modern France and Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharlemagne’s reign saw a substantial restoration of European political authority along with a complete redesign of its coins. During his reign, the Frankish (French) denier came into being and it (along with the British silver penny) went on to dominate European currency for 500 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe angel denier is one of the silver coins minted during this time by the Bishops of Valence, France between 1157-1276. The deniers of Valance were one of the main currencies of the Rhone Valley, and Valance was on the main route followed by pilgrims from northern or central France making the pilgrimage by way of Provence or Italy. They were carried not only by the pilgrims, but by the Provencal army on its way to the Holy Land as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Angel Denier Pendant comes with:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur 100% Authentic Lifetime Guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Detailed, Multi-Page Certificate of Authenticity Researched and Written by Robert Lewis Knecht\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed Historic Brief about the creation of Europe's Cross Deniers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreasure Hunters Gazette Booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMini Museum Display for when you are not wearing your treasure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Treasure Jewelry Care Card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Cannon Beach Treasure Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51031420141815,"sku":null,"price":580.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4193\/files\/4807-Templar-Knights-Era-Medieval-Angel-Denier-Crusader-Coin-Sterling-Silver-Pendant-01.jpg?v=1786910443"},{"product_id":"templar-knights-era-french-healing-angel-silver-denier-sterling-silver-earrings-artifact-4808","title":"Templar Knights Era French Healing Angel Silver Denier Sterling Silver Earrings | Artifact #4808","description":"\u003ch1\u003eAngel \u0026amp; Cross Denier - The Shining Silver Coins of French Crusaders and Pilgrims - A Celebration of Healing through Faith in  Heirloom Earrings\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is an authentic French Templar Knights-Era Treasure Coin, and you will receive the exact pendant in the photographs and description.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eEarring Size Including Bezel Setting: 7\/8” Across, 1 1\/2” Drop Length - the Coins in Setting are the Diameter of a U.S. Nickel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRare survivors of one of the most pivotal times in world history, these hand-hammered silver pennies portray a medieval angel on one side, and on the other, the Cross of Christ - the holy symbol of Christian Crusaders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAngel Deniers are unique in that they were minted with the name of St. Apollinaris on them - a Saint legendary for miraculous healing. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo, like the crusaders and pilgrims, if you are going to carry a coin, why not carry one dedicated to a saint, especially a saint known for miraculous healing?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Angel Denier\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Valance Denier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 1157 - 1276 AD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse: The Cross of Christ - Legend: \"APOLLI NARS\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse: Medieval Angel - Legend: \"VRBS VALENTIAI\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel and Ear Wire Metal: Proprietary, Non-Tarnishing Sterling Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEarring Size Including Bezel Setting: 7\/8” Across, 1 1\/2” Drop Length - the Coins in Setting are the Diameter of a U.S. Nickel.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrop Length: 1 1\/2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApril's Note\u003c\/strong\u003e: These are amazing survivors of the Pilgrim Trails to the Holy Land. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eAnd, with two Cross styles clearly visible, wonderful examples of Templar Ear coinage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#990000\" style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eWhat kind of coins did the Templar Knights use? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#990000\" style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eWe are often asked this question, and it's a good one. The Knights Templar where formed to protect the pilgrims traveling back and forth between Europe and Jerusalem. Minted in France during the time of the Knights Templar, this type of coin most certainly would have been found in a Templar Knight's pouch as he protected the pilgrims on their journey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Angel” denier hoards are found along the crusader and pilgrims trails to the Holy Land. The coins in our collection were part of a hoard discovered near Jerusalem many years ago. They had been in a private collection until we acquired them. These coins were used by one of the crusading knights or pilgrims, and amazingly, they have survived to tell us their story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen a coin is discovered in a land far from where it was minted, we always ask, “How did it get there, and who carried it?” And for these “Angel” deniers, answers to these questions are fascinating ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs historians and numismatists, we see the 8th Century as one of the most important in European monetary history. Charlemagne (768-814), also called Charles the Great, and sometimes the “Father of Europe,” was King of the Franks, and the land over which he ruled became known as the Carolingian Empire. In just a few short years, he united most of Western Europe for the first time since the Roman Empire, and laid the foundations for modern France and Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharlemagne’s reign saw a substantial restoration of European political authority along with a complete redesign of its coins. During his reign, the Frankish (French) denier came into being and it (along with the British silver penny) went on to dominate European currency for 500 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe angel denier is one of the silver coins minted during this time by the Bishops of Valence, France between 1157-1276. The deniers of Valance were one of the main currencies of the Rhone Valley, and Valance was on the main route followed by pilgrims from northern or central France making the pilgrimage by way of Provence or Italy. They were carried not only by the pilgrims, but by the Provencal army on its way to the Holy Land as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Angel Denier Earrings comes with:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur 100% Authentic Lifetime Guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Detailed, Multi-Page Certificate of Authenticity Researched and Written by Robert Lewis Knecht\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed Historic Brief about the creation of Europe's Cross Deniers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreasure Hunters Gazette Booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMini Museum Display for when you are not wearing your treasure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Treasure Jewelry Care Card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Cannon Beach Treasure Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51034390167799,"sku":null,"price":1160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4193\/files\/4808-Templar-Knights-Era-Medieval-Angel-Denier-Crusader-Coin-Sterling-Silver-Earrings-01.jpg?v=1786967507"},{"product_id":"venetian-jesus-christ-glory-devotion-and-courage-silver-1390-grosso-coin-sterling-silver-pendant-artifact-4809","title":"Venetian Jesus Christ Glory, Devotion and Courage Silver 1390 Grosso Coin Sterling Silver Pendant | Artifact #4809","description":"\u003ch1\u003eThe Serene Republic of Venice Jesus Christ Silver Grosso – Glory, Devotion and Courage – Now in an Heirloom Pendant\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003e \u003ci\u003ePlease Note: \u003cstrong\u003eThis is an authentic Venetian Grosso\u003c\/strong\u003e, and you will receive the exact pendant in the photographs and description.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eTotal Pendant Size Including Bezel Setting: 1\" Across, 1 1\/4\" Tall - with a width of a U.S. Quarter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese precious silver coins were minted in Venice… but not the Venice, Italy we think of today, but in the Republic of Venice that encompassed the famed city, with canals and lagoons, that tourists still explore in wonder today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA stronghold of Christianity, and a neighbor of the influential Byzantine Empire, Venice embraced the powerful spiritual art of the Byzantines, and it is from this artistic tradition that the Venetian Silver Grosso was born. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing the sacred, haloed Christ enthroned and holding the Gospels, this high-grade silver Venetian grosso also features St. Mark the Evangelist, patron Saint of Venice, and the Doge of Venice on the other side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFramed on the edge around Christ is the Latin phrase TIBI • LAVS • 7 • GLORIA which translates to “\u003cstrong\u003eTo You, glory and praise\u003c\/strong\u003e.” And between St. Mark and the Doge is the Oriflamme – a banner and sacred symbol of Divine intervention, devotion and courage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Venetian Silver Grosso Medieval Hand-Hammered Treasure Coin Pendant:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 1382 - 1400\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMint: City of Venice, Serene Republic of Venice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: 1 Grosso\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoge: Antonio Venier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: Proprietary, Non-Tarnishing Sterling Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse: Christ enthroned facing front, dressed in the pallium and the columbium, blessing with the right hand and holding the Gospels with the left - Latin Legend: TIBI • LAVS • 7 • GLORIA meaning “\u003cstrong\u003eTo You, glory and praise\u003c\/strong\u003e”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse: the Doge and St. Mark standing facing each other, holding together the oriflamme of the Republic - Latin Legend: ANTO • VENERIO • S • M • VENETI meaning “Antonio Vernier, Saint Mark of Venice”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArticulating Bail Interior Diameter: Will accommodate chain or leather necklace up to 6.2 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Pendant Size Including Bezel Setting: 1\" Across, 1 1\/4\" Tall - with a width of a U.S. Quarter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(150, 7, 7);\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApril's Notes: \u003c\/strong\u003eWorking with these regal coins is truly a joy. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(150, 7, 7);\"\u003eVery good details on both sides. Visible Latin legend and Nimbus Halo around Christ enthroned. Very good stars and visible oriflamme banner with St. Mark holding the Gospels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(150, 7, 7);\"\u003eVery nice condition for its age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Serene Republic of Venice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the middle 5th Century, the once dominant Roman Empire was a fragmented group of on-again, off-again allied or warring regions. The glory of Rome was no longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn what is now Northern Italy, with little to no Roman military to protect them from enemies in the north sacking their cities, the citizens fled to the northern shores of the Adriatic Sea and found refuge at a vast lagoon.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOut of the ashes of the once great Roman society rose Venice. Shortly after, the Most Serene Republic of Venice was founded and eventually grew to encompass vast areas of coastline along the Adriatic Sea that even had small colonies in the Mediterranean, facilitating trade with Europe to the west, and the expanse of the Mediterranean and beyond to the North and East.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Republic of Venice survived for 1,100 years, and as a major European trading and military power during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, it was Italy's most successful maritime republic. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis genuine authentic Venetian Italian grosso coin was struck by the Doge of Venice and was a highly respected trade currency due to its high-grade silver content compared to other European coins of the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is the Doge of Venice? \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough a complex voting process, the Doge was an elected official that was the highest authority within the Republic of Venice, and acted as both the chief magistrate, head of state, and head of the Venetian aristocracy. He was said to be the wisest of all Venetian citizens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Do the Images on the Venetian Grosso Coin Mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe beautiful and intricate artwork on this coin is inspired by much older Byzantine art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the rule of Byzantine Emperor Justinian II (685–695), Byzantine coins began transitioning from the earlier Roman designs to a more distinctly Byzantine look in both art and symbolism. Justinian was the first to picture Jesus Christ on the obverse of his coinage, with a half, or full-length, depiction of the Emperor on the reverse. As this style of coinage progressed, the ruler would sometimes add a saint, Jesus’s mother Mary, or a family member next to him. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOut of this tradition, the symbols and legends on the Venetian Grosso were born:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReverse: Christ enthroned facing front, dressed in the pallium and the columbium, blessing with the right hand and holding the Gospels with the left - Latin Legend: TIBI • LAVS • 7 • GLORIA meaning “To You, glory and praise.” \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eObverse: the Doge and St. Mark standing facing each other, holding together the oriflamme of the Republic; in the field, vertically D\/V\/X; in the field, on each side, a star - Latin Legend: ANTO • VENERIO • S • M • VENETI meaning “Antonio Vernier, Saint Mark of Venice.” \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe oriflamme is a banner flown for Divine protection, and to inspire devotion and courage. And, on the stunning silver Grossi of Venice, the banner is held aloft to this day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo see our full collection of treasure coins bearing the image of Jesus Christ, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cannonbeachtreasure.com\/collections\/coins-of-christ\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclick here\u0026gt;\u0026gt;\u0026gt;\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e Your Venice, Italy Coin Pendant Comes Complete with:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur 100% Authentic Lifetime Guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA 4-Page, Full Color, Customized Photo Certificate of Authenticity Researched and Written by April Knecht and Robert Lewis Knecht\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreasure Hunters Gazette Booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMini Museum Display for when you are not wearing your treasure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Treasure Jewelry Care Card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Cannon Beach Treasure Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51042567782647,"sku":null,"price":680.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4193\/files\/4809-One-Grosso-Silver-Republic-of-Venice-Treasure-Coin-Sterling-Silver-Pendant-01.jpg?v=1787163538"},{"product_id":"venetian-jesus-christ-glory-devotion-and-courage-silver-1390-grosso-coin-sterling-silver-pendant-artifact-4810","title":"Venetian Jesus Christ Glory, Devotion and Courage Silver 1390 Grosso Coin Sterling Silver Pendant | Artifact #4810","description":"\u003ch1\u003eThe Serene Republic of Venice Jesus Christ Silver Grosso – Glory, Devotion and Courage – Now in an Heirloom Pendant\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003e \u003ci\u003ePlease Note: \u003cstrong\u003eThis is an authentic Venetian Grosso\u003c\/strong\u003e, and you will receive the exact pendant in the photographs and description.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eTotal Pendant Size Including Bezel Setting: 1\" Across, 1 1\/4\" Tall - with a width of a U.S. Quarter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese precious silver coins were minted in Venice… but not the Venice, Italy we think of today, but in the Republic of Venice that encompassed the famed city, with canals and lagoons, that tourists still explore in wonder today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA stronghold of Christianity, and a neighbor of the influential Byzantine Empire, Venice embraced the powerful spiritual art of the Byzantines, and it is from this artistic tradition that the Venetian Silver Grosso was born. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing the sacred, haloed Christ enthroned and holding the Gospels, this high-grade silver Venetian grosso also features St. Mark the Evangelist, patron Saint of Venice, and the Doge of Venice on the other side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFramed on the edge around Christ is the Latin phrase TIBI • LAVS • 7 • GLORIA which translates to “\u003cstrong\u003eTo You, glory and praise\u003c\/strong\u003e.” And between St. Mark and the Doge is the Oriflamme – a banner and sacred symbol of Divine intervention, devotion and courage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Venetian Silver Grosso Medieval Hand-Hammered Treasure Coin Pendant:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 1382 - 1400\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMint: City of Venice, Serene Republic of Venice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: 1 Grosso\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoge: Antonio Venier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: Proprietary, Non-Tarnishing Sterling Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse: Christ enthroned facing front, dressed in the pallium and the columbium, blessing with the right hand and holding the Gospels with the left - Latin Legend: TIBI • LAVS • 7 • GLORIA meaning “\u003cstrong\u003eTo You, glory and praise\u003c\/strong\u003e”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse: the Doge and St. Mark standing facing each other, holding together the oriflamme of the Republic - Latin Legend: ANTO • VENERIO • S • M • VENETI meaning “Antonio Vernier, Saint Mark of Venice”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArticulating Bail Interior Diameter: Will accommodate chain or leather necklace up to 6.2 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Pendant Size Including Bezel Setting: 1\" Across, 1 1\/4\" Tall - with a width of a U.S. Quarter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(150, 7, 7);\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApril's Notes: \u003c\/strong\u003eWorking with these regal coins is truly a joy. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(150, 7, 7);\"\u003eVery good details on both sides. Visible Latin legend and Nimbus Halo around Christ enthroned. Very good stars and visible oriflamme banner with St. Mark holding the Gospels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(150, 7, 7);\"\u003eVery nice condition for its age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Serene Republic of Venice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the middle 5th Century, the once dominant Roman Empire was a fragmented group of on-again, off-again allied or warring regions. The glory of Rome was no longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn what is now Northern Italy, with little to no Roman military to protect them from enemies in the north sacking their cities, the citizens fled to the northern shores of the Adriatic Sea and found refuge at a vast lagoon.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOut of the ashes of the once great Roman society rose Venice. Shortly after, the Most Serene Republic of Venice was founded and eventually grew to encompass vast areas of coastline along the Adriatic Sea that even had small colonies in the Mediterranean, facilitating trade with Europe to the west, and the expanse of the Mediterranean and beyond to the North and East.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Republic of Venice survived for 1,100 years, and as a major European trading and military power during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, it was Italy's most successful maritime republic. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis genuine authentic Venetian Italian grosso coin was struck by the Doge of Venice and was a highly respected trade currency due to its high-grade silver content compared to other European coins of the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is the Doge of Venice? \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough a complex voting process, the Doge was an elected official that was the highest authority within the Republic of Venice, and acted as both the chief magistrate, head of state, and head of the Venetian aristocracy. He was said to be the wisest of all Venetian citizens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Do the Images on the Venetian Grosso Coin Mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe beautiful and intricate artwork on this coin is inspired by much older Byzantine art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the rule of Byzantine Emperor Justinian II (685–695), Byzantine coins began transitioning from the earlier Roman designs to a more distinctly Byzantine look in both art and symbolism. Justinian was the first to picture Jesus Christ on the obverse of his coinage, with a half, or full-length, depiction of the Emperor on the reverse. 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