© Bank of Cyprus Foundation & The Cyprus Institute
© Bank of Cyprus Foundation & The Cyprus Institute
½ Gros - Amaury Nicosia
1310 year| Silver | 2.17 g | 20.0 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Cyprus (Crusader and Christian states in the Eastern Mediterranean) |
|---|---|
| Governor | Amaury II (1310) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1310 |
| Value | ½ Gros = 12 Denier |
| Currency | Denier (1192-1489) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.17 g |
| Diameter | 20.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#139748 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Coat of arms of Cyprus on the right and of Jerusalem on the left in a shield. Surrounded by a beaded ring. Inscription around it and another beaded ring on the rim.
Lettering: IRL’M ET CIPRI REGIS FILIUS
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Gros - Amaury (Nicosia) 1310 coin from the Kingdom of Cyprus is that it features a unique blend of Christian and Islamic influences in its design. The coin's obverse side bears the image of a cross, which is a common feature on Christian coins, while the reverse side features an inscription in Arabic, which reflects the Islamic influence on the island during the Crusader period. This blending of religious symbols and scripts highlights the cultural diversity and exchange that existed in the Eastern Mediterranean during this time.
