© Bank of Cyprus Foundation & The Cyprus Institute
© Bank of Cyprus Foundation & The Cyprus Institute
1 Gros - Janus ND
| Silver | 4.14 g | 18.0 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Cyprus (Crusader and Christian states in the Eastern Mediterranean) |
|---|---|
| King | Janus (1398-1432) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1398-1432 |
| Value | 1 Gros = 24 Denier |
| Currency | Denier (1192-1489) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.14 g |
| Diameter | 18.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#139738 |
|---|---|
| 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.
Lettering: D΄IERV3ALEM D΄ CIPRE D’ ARMEnI
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Gros - Janus ND (1398-1432) coin from the Kingdom of Cyprus is that it features a unique double-headed design, with both sides bearing the image of King Janus, who ruled Cyprus during the Crusader period. This distinctive design was meant to symbolize the dual nature of the kingdom, which was both Christian and influenced by the surrounding Islamic cultures.
