© A. H. Baldwin & Sons Ltd
© A. H. Baldwin & Sons Ltd
½ Gros - Henry II first reign ND
| Silver | 2.37 g | 20.0 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Cyprus (Crusader and Christian states in the Eastern Mediterranean) |
|---|---|
| King | Henry II (1285-1306) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1285-1306 |
| Value | ½ Gros = 12 Deniers |
| Currency | Denier (1192-1489) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.37 g |
| Diameter | 20.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#124753 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross of jerusalem (large cross with a square in the centre, with smaller crosses in each quarter part), surrounded by a beaded ring. Another beaded ring on the rim, with the inscription between the rings.
Lettering: IERVSALEM ED ChIPR
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Gros 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 King Henry II, while the reverse side features a crescent moon and a star, which are symbols commonly associated with Islam. This blending of religious symbols reflects the cultural diversity and religious tolerance that existed in the Kingdom of Cyprus during the Crusader period.
