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½ Tram - Leo I ND
| Silver | 1.52 g | - |
| Issuer | Cilician Armenia (Crusader and Christian states in the Eastern Mediterranean) |
|---|---|
| King | Leo I the Great (Լեւոն Ա) (1198-1219) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1198-1219 |
| Value | ½ Tram |
| Currency | Tram (1080-1301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.52 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#114872 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
2 lions back-to-back
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Tram coin from Cilician Armenia is that it features an image of Leo I, who was the first king of Armenia to issue coins in his own name, rather than using the name of the Byzantine emperor. This indicates a level of independence and self-governance for the Armenian kingdom during this time period.
