CRUSADE 5 John of Brienne 5$ Silver Coin Cook Islands 2011


This antiqued brilliant uncirculated coin series issued by Cook Islands is dedicated to the fifth Crusade. It belongs to “History of the Crusades” series. The coin reverse depicts a portrait of John of Brienne, the King of Jerusalem, while in the background is a scene showing the attack of Damietta in Egypt. Above the inscription “FIFTH CRUSADE 1213″ and in the bottom “JOHN of BRIENNE- King of Jerusalem”. The obverse, common for all coins in the series, shows Queen Elisabeth II effigy and a stylized image of Holy Crusades.