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1 Kardez - Hetoum II double cross type ND

 
Copper 4.0 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Cilician Armenia (Crusader and Christian states in the Eastern Mediterranean)
King
Hethum II (Հեթում Բ) (1289-1307)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1289-1305
Value
1 Kardez (0.1)
Currency
Tram (1080-1301)
Composition
Copper
Weight
4.0 g
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#193582
Rarity index
80%

Reverse

Portrait

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Kardez - Hetoum II (double cross type) coin from Cilician Armenia is that it features a unique blend of Christian and Armenian cultural influences in its design. The coin's obverse side bears the image of a double cross, which symbolizes the Christian faith, while the reverse side features an Armenian inscription in the Old Armenian script. This blending of cultural elements reflects the complex history and cultural exchange that took place in the region during the Crusader period.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1289-1305)  - - - - - -

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