Lot 143
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William of Bures, prince of Tiberias (first half of 12th century), the Apostles Peter and Andrew fishing in the lake of Tiberias, circular inscription **, rev. equestrian figure of the prince wearing cuirass and holding long spear, galloping to left over fallen enemy, circular inscription **, 44.85g. , a scrape on the obverse, otherwise very fine

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William of Bures, prince of Tiberias (first half of 12th century), the Apostles Peter and Andrew fishing in the lake of Tiberias, circular inscription **, rev. equestrian figure of the prince wearing cuirass and holding long spear, galloping to left over fallen enemy, circular inscription **, 44.85g. , a scrape on the obverse, otherwise very fine

Lot Essay

William of Bures succeeded Tancred (see lots 137 and 138) as prince of Tiberias when the latter was called away to Edessa. He was also regent in Jerusalem 1123-1124, and was still active in 1153. For a different seal of William now in the Bibliothque National see Schlumberger-Blanchet, Orient latin, pp.56-57.