1 Denier - Hetoum II ND (1289-1305) front 1 Denier - Hetoum II ND (1289-1305) back
1 Denier - Hetoum II ND (1289-1305) photo

1 Denier - Hetoum II ND

 
Billon 0.6 g 15 mm
Description
Issuer
Cilician Armenia (Crusader and Christian states in the Eastern Mediterranean)
King
Hethum II (Հեթում Բ) (1289-1307)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1289-1305
Value
1 Denier
Currency
Tram (1080-1301)
Composition
Billon
Weight
0.6 g
Diameter
15 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#45876
Rarity index
89%

Reverse

Cross pattée; crescent moon in second quarter.

Lettering: Ա[ՄԵՆ]ԱՅՆ ՀԱՅ[ՈՑ]

Translation: of all the Armenians

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Denier coin from Cilician Armenia is that it features an image of King Hetoum II on one side and a cross on the other, reflecting the Christian faith of the region.