½ Tram - Hetoum I ND
| Silver | 1.45 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Cilician Armenia (Crusader and Christian states in the Eastern Mediterranean) |
|---|---|
| King | Hethum I (Հեթում Ա) (1226-1270) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1226-1270 |
| Value | ½ Tram |
| Currency | Tram (1080-1301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.45 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#49424 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Queen Zabel and king Hetoum holding a long cross.
Lettering: ԿԱՐՈՒՂՈ[Ւ]ԹԻՆ ԱՅ Է
Translation: By the will of God
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Tram coin from Cilician Armenia is that it features an image of King Hetoum I on one side and a cross on the other, reflecting the Christian faith of the region.
