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CRUSADE 9 Edward I of England Silver Coin 5$ Cook Islands 2016
CRUSADE 9 Edward I of England Silver Coin 5$ Cook Islands 2016This beautiful Silver coin issued by Cook Islands is dedicated to the Ninth Crusade. It belongs to “History of the Crusades” series. The Ninth Crusade is commonly considered to be the last major medieval Crusade to the Holy Land. Low mintage to 1.000 pieces worldwide. The reverse of the coin depicts Edward I of England standing firmly with his sword in his hands. On the background a battle frame of the crusade. On the bottom of the reverse, the crusades papal Coat of Arms with the inscriptions: Edward I
CRUSADE 5 John of Brienne Silver Coin 5$ Cook Islands 2011
CRUSADE 5 John of Brienne Silver Coin 5$ Cook Islands 2011This antiqued brilliant uncirculated coin series issued by Cook Islands is dedicated to the fifth Crusade. It belongs to “History of the Crusades” series. The Fifth Crusade (12131221) was an attempt to reacquire Jerusalem and the rest of the Holy Land by first conquering the powerful Ayyubid state in Egypt. 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
CRUSADE 3 Richard The Lionheart Silver Coin 5$ Cook Islands 2010
CRUSADE 3 Richard The Lionheart Silver Coin 5$ Cook Islands 2010The coin issued by Cook Islands is dedicated to the third Crusade. It belongs to “History of the Crusades” series. The Third Crusade (11891192), also known as the Kings’ Crusade, was an attempt by European leaders to reconquer the Holy Land from Saladin (Salah ad-Din Yusuf ibn Ayyub). It was largely successful, yet fell short of its ultimate goalthe reconquest of Jerusalem. The coin reverse depicts king Richard The Lionheart on horseback with sword raised, while in the background is a scene of battle fought in the ocean in very
CRUSADE 8 Charles of Anjou Silver Coin 5$ Cook Islands 2016
CRUSADE 8 Charles of Anjou Silver Coin 5$ Cook Islands 2016This antiqued brilliant uncirculated coin series issued by Cook Islands is dedicated to the Eighth Crusade. It belongs to “History of the Crusades” series. The Eighth Crusade was led by Louis IX of France from 1270. Low mintage of only 1.000 pieces worldwide. The reverse of the coin depicts Charles of Anjou standing firmly with his sword in his hands. On the background a battle frame of the crusade. At the bottom the crusades papal coat of arms with the inscription Charles of Anjou. ” The obverse of the coin
CRUSADE 7 Saint Louis IX Silver Coin 5$ Cook Islands 2015
CRUSADE 7 Saint Louis IX Silver Coin 5$ Cook Islands 2015This antiqued brilliant uncirculated coin series issued by Cook Islands is dedicated to the Seventh Crusade. It belongs to “History of the Crusades” series. The Seventh Crusade was a crusade led by Louis IX of France from 1248 to 1254. Low mintage of only 1.000 pieces worldwide. The reverse of the coin depicts king Saint Louis IX of France standing firmly with his sword in his hands. On the background a battle frame of the crusade. At the bottom the crusades papal coat of arms with the inscription Saint Louis
