½ Tram - Leo II ND (1270-1289) front ½ Tram - Leo II ND (1270-1289) back
½ Tram - Leo II ND (1270-1289) photo

½ Tram - Leo II ND

 
Silver 1.42 g 15 mm
Description
Issuer
Cilician Armenia (Crusader and Christian states in the Eastern Mediterranean)
King
Leo II (Լեւոն Բ) (1270-1289)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1270-1289
Value
½ Tram
Currency
Tram (1080-1301)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.42 g
Diameter
15 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#49408
Rarity index
91%

Reverse

Lion facing, walking right with long cross behind.

Comment

These coins were struck using regular Tram dies, but on smaller flans.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ½ Tram coin from Cilician Armenia is that it features an image of King Leo II on one side and a cross on the other, symbolizing the Christian faith that was prevalent in the region during that time period.