^Lot 559 CRUSADERS: in the name of al-Amir al-Mansur, 1101-1130, AV bezant (4.37g), "Misr", AH"495"

CRUSADERS: in the name of al-âmir al-Mansur, 1101-1130, AV bezant (4.37g), "Misr", AH"495", A-730, early Crusader imitation, quite legible on the obverse, completely blundered on the reverse, appears to be unpublished, Extremely Fine, RRR. AH495 was the first year of reign of al-âmir. This type may be dated to the 2nd quarter of the 12th century AD. No example like this is noted by Gordus & Metcalf in the article on Crusader gold in the MPS catalog.