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1 Kardez - Hetoum II ND
| Copper | 2.9 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Cilician Armenia (Crusader and Christian states in the Eastern Mediterranean) |
|---|---|
| King | Hethum II (Հեթում Բ) (1289-1307) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1289-1303 |
| Value | 1 Kardez (0.1) |
| Currency | Tram (1080-1301) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.9 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#109345 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 79% |
Reverse
Simple latin cross.
Lettering: +ՇԻՆԵԱԼ Ի ՔԱՂԱՔ ՍԻՍ
Translation: Struck in the city of Sis
Comment
Hetoum II: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hethum_II,_King_of_ArmeniaSis City: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sis_(ancient_city)
Cilician Armenia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Armenian_Kingdom_of_Cilicia
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Kardez - Hetoum II ND (1289-1303) 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 an image of a cross, which symbolizes the Christian faith, while the reverse side features an inscription in the Armenian language and a depiction of a lion, which is a common motif in Armenian art and symbolism. This blending of cultural elements reflects the complex history and cultural exchange that occurred in the region during the Crusader period.
