© Bank of Cyprus Foundation & The Cyprus Institute
© Bank of Cyprus Foundation & The Cyprus Institute
1 Gros - Charlotte ND
| Silver | 3.96 g | 25.0 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Cyprus (Crusader and Christian states in the Eastern Mediterranean) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Charlotte (1458-1463) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1458-1459 |
| Value | 1 Gros = 24 Denier |
| Currency | Denier (1192-1489) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.96 g |
| Diameter | 25.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#139728 |
|---|---|
| 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 (uncial)
Lettering: IERVSALM ED’ ChIPR
Lettering (regular font): IERVSALM ED’ CHIPR
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Gros - Charlotte ND (1458-1459) 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 complex cultural and religious landscape of the Kingdom of Cyprus during the Crusader period.
