1 Kardez - Hetoum I (dotted border; seated on bench type) ND (1226-1270) front 1 Kardez - Hetoum I (dotted border; seated on bench type) ND (1226-1270) back
1 Kardez - Hetoum I (dotted border; seated on bench type) ND (1226-1270) photo

1 Kardez - Hetoum I dotted border; seated on bench type ND

 
Copper 3.4 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Cilician Armenia (Crusader and Christian states in the Eastern Mediterranean)
King
Hethum I (Հեթում Ա) (1226-1270)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1226-1270
Value
1 Kardez (0.1)
Currency
Tram (1080-1301)
Composition
Copper
Weight
3.4 g
Diameter
23 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#49425
Rarity index
71%

Reverse

Simple cross with a crescent in the first quadrant and pellets in all the others.

Lettering: Շ[Ի]ԵՆԱԼ Ի ՔԱՂ[Ա]ՔՆ Ի ՍԻՍ

Translation: Struck in the city of Sis

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Kardez - Hetoum I coin from Cilician Armenia is that it features a unique dotted border design, which sets it apart from other coins of the same era. The dotted border was a deliberate design choice made by the mint masters to create a distinctive look for the coinage of Cilician Armenia. This design element not only adds to the aesthetic appeal of the coin but also serves as a testament to the advanced craftsmanship and attention to detail of the medieval Armenian mint masters.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1226-1270)  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Kardez - Hetoum I (dotted border; seated on bench type) ND (1226-1270) coin.