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1 Gros - Louis of Savoy ND
| Silver | 3.5 g | 25.0 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Cyprus (Crusader and Christian states in the Eastern Mediterranean) |
|---|---|
| King | Louis of Savoy (1459-1461) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1459-1461 |
| Value | 1 Gros = 24 Denier |
| Currency | Denier (1192-1489) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 25.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#124667 |
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| 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: +IERuSALm CIPRI ET ARmI
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Gros - Louis of Savoy ND (1459-1461) 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 Louis of Savoy, the King of Cyprus, while the reverse side features an Arabic inscription and a depiction of a crescent moon, which was a common motif in Islamic art and architecture. This blending of cultural influences reflects the rich history and diversity of the Kingdom of Cyprus during the Crusader and Christian periods.
