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1 Gros - Amaury Famagusta ND
1310 year| Silver | 4.4 g | 28.0 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Cyprus (Crusader and Christian states in the Eastern Mediterranean) |
|---|---|
| Governor | Amaury II (1310) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1310 |
| Value | 1 Gros = 24 Denier |
| Currency | Denier (1192-1489) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.4 g |
| Diameter | 28.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#124644 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Coat of arms of Cyprus on the right and of Jerusalem on the left in a shield. Tendrils around it and surrounded by a beaded ring. Inscription around it and another beaded ring on the rim.
Lettering: + IRL’m ET CIPRI : REGIS : FILIuS
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Gros - Amaury (Famagusta) ND (1310) 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 a cross, which is a common feature on Christian coins, while the reverse side features an inscription in Arabic, which was the language of the Islamic world at the time. This blending of religious symbols and languages reflects the diverse cultural influences that existed in the Eastern Mediterranean during the Crusader period.
