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1 Gros - Peter I ND
| Silver | 4.44 g | 27.5 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Cyprus (Crusader and Christian states in the Eastern Mediterranean) |
|---|---|
| King | Peter I (1359-1369) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1359-1369 |
| Value | 1 Gros = 24 Deniers |
| Currency | Denier (1192-1489) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.44 g |
| Diameter | 27.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#120812 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
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: DE IERU3ALEM:E DE ChIPRE
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Gros coin from the Kingdom of Cyprus is that it features an image of Peter I, who was the first Lusignan king of Cyprus and ruled from 1359 to 1369. The coin was made of silver and weighs 4.44 grams.
