© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
1 Kardez - Leo II ND
| Copper | 3.4 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Cilician Armenia (Crusader and Christian states in the Eastern Mediterranean) |
|---|---|
| King | Leo II (Լեւոն Բ) (1270-1289) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1270-1289 |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#51493 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 76% |
Reverse
Lion walking left.
Lettering: +[ՇԻ]ՆԵԱԼ Ի ՔԱՂ[ԱՔՆ Ի] ՍԻՍ
Translation: Struck in the city of Sis
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Kardez coin from Cilician Armenia is that it features an image of King Leo II on one side and a cross on the other, symbolizing the Christian faith that was prevalent in the region during that time period.
