А COIN OF BOHEMOND I OF ANTIOCH OVERSTRUCK BY TANCRED

AbstractAfter the city of Antioch was captured by crusaders in 1098 Bohemond ofTarentum declared himself Prince Antioch. In summer 1099 he bythe Danishmendids and remained a prisoner for four years. During his absence Antiochwas ruled nephew Tancred. 1104 left Holy Land neverreturned. Until death 1111 titled succeededby infant son, also called Bohemond. Tancred (1104–12) successor Roger(1112–19) used title 'Prince‘ obviously considered themselves more thanjust simply 'regents‘ I or II.The coinage attributed to I, prince (1098–1111) consists asingle type copper Byzantine style. It depicts bust St Peter on obverse afloreate cross, with letters B H M T angles, reverse. Ever since it wasfirst de Saulcy 1847 has been generally accepted thatthis is coin not II (1119–30). The coins ofthe princes were usually overstruck preceding types until now therehas no sign Bohemond‘s successors, Tancred, Roger andBohemond II, I. article publishes clear exampleof 3 so identification isnow secure.The are scarce but recently relatively large number haveappeared trade. This provides an opportunity analyse detail.There two somewhat different styles whether they shouldbe regarded as substantive just work die cutters. articleconsiders possibility that one could belong first period presence other second. If this case then possible some Tancred‘s early date from time 'regency‘ precedent had established. seems likely, however, both second stay did begin after good.As postscript new 'variety‘ scyphate fabric published.