1 Gros - James I ND (1382-1398) front 1 Gros - James I ND (1382-1398) back
1 Gros - James I ND (1382-1398) photo
© Bank of Cyprus Foundation & The Cyprus Institute

1 Gros - James I ND

 
Silver 4.51 g 27.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Cyprus (Crusader and Christian states in the Eastern Mediterranean)
King
James I (1382-1398)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1382-1398
Value
1 Gros = 24 Denier
Currency
Denier (1192-1489)
Composition
Silver
Weight
4.51 g
Diameter
27.0 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#139739
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: DE IERUSALEM E CHI

Lettering (regular font): DE IERUSALEM E CHI

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Gros coin from the Kingdom of Cyprus is that it features an image of King James I on one side and a cross on the other, symbolizing the Christian faith that was prevalent in the region during the Crusader period.