Ancient Crusader Kingdom of Jerusalem Cross Coin Set in 14k Rose Gold Pendant

Pendant Size: 3 cm – 1.1" Inches – By – 1.9 cm – 0.75" Inch

Total Weight: 1.75 Grams

Obverse: Patted Cross and the lettering Balvinvs Rex

Reverse: Church of the Holy Sepulchure & Lettering DEIERVSALEM (Of Jerusalem)

The Kingdom of Jerusalem was established in 1099 during the first crusade by Godfrey of Bouillon in the Southern Levant. Its nearly two centuries of existence were accompanied by nearly constant warfare. Eight Coin mints were in operation: Jerusalem, Acra, Tyre, Damietta, Krak de Moab, Jaffa, Beirut and Sidon

Baldwin’s brother and successor Amaury (or Amalric) changed the obverse design of crusader coins from the Tower of David to a stylized image of the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, believed to be the site of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus.

Amalric or Amaury I (Latin: Amalricus; French: Amaury; 1136 – 11 July 1174) was King of Jerusalem from 1163, and Count of Jaffa and Ascalon before his accession. He was the second son of Melisende and Fulk of Jerusalem and succeeded his older brother Baldwin III. During his reign, Jerusalem became more closely allied with the Byzantine Empire, and the two states launched an unsuccessful invasion of Egypt. He was the father of three future rulers of Jerusalem: Sibylla, Baldwin IV, and Isabella I.