© Bank of Cyprus Foundation & The Cyprus Institute
© Bank of Cyprus Foundation & The Cyprus Institute
1 Gros - Catherine Cornaro and James II
1473 year| Silver | 2.58 g | 25.0 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Cyprus (Crusader and Christian states in the Eastern Mediterranean) |
|---|---|
| Regent | Catherine Cornaro (1473-1474) |
| King | James III (1473-1474) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1473 |
| Value | 1 Gros = 24 Denier |
| Currency | Denier (1192-1489) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.58 g |
| Diameter | 25.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#139742 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross of jerusalem (large cross with a square in the centre, with smaller crosses in each quarter part), surrounded by a beaded ring. Another beaded ring on the rim, with the inscription between the rings.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IACOB9 DGR IRM CIP A T9
Comment
The depicted issue is a countermarked 8 soldia used during the venetian rule of Cyprus. During the Venetian rule of Cyprus, there were not minted higher denomination coins (silver issues), and the denominations that circulated during the era were counterstamped gros from the lusignan era.The countermarks are the following: the value 8 soldia, the control authority number 1 and four circuferential circular seals with a pellet in centre.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Gros coin from the Kingdom of Cyprus is that it features two rulers, Catherine Cornaro and James II, which is a unique feature among coins of that time period.
