"Ineffable power": pierced coins and belief in the latin east

Using the large collection of crusader coins at the Museum of the Order of St. John as a starting point, this paper explores some of the non-monetary roles that coins played in the crusading world. A significant number show evidence of secondary use, with some being pierced for suspension to be used...

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Published in:Material religion
Main Author: Weetch, Rosie (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Taylor & Francis [2018]
In: Material religion
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Johanniterorden / Coin / Collection / Crusades / Amulet
RelBib Classification:CB Christian life; spirituality
KAE Church history 900-1300; high Middle Ages
Further subjects:B Crusades
B object biography
B Amulet
B Material Culture
B Coins
B Ritual
Online Access: Volltext (Resolving-System)