Baldwin III AR Obol – Kingdom of Jerusalem, Crusader States

Medieval Billon Denier of Baldwin III

Crusader States – Kingdom of Jerusalem

Obv: ✠ BALDVINVS⁝REX, Cross pattée within circle.

Rev: ✠ DE bIERVSALEH, Tower of David with annulets at the top corners.

1143 – 1163 AD. · Jerusalem Mint · Metcalf 165

Group 5

0.9g · 19mm

Baldwin III of Jerusalem (r. 1143–1163) was a capable and energetic ruler who brought stability to the Kingdom of Jerusalem after a period of internal division, asserting full royal authority following a power struggle with his mother, Melisende. He is best known for the capture of Ascalon in 1153, a major strategic victory that secured the southern frontier and strengthened the kingdom’s position against its rivals.