1 Kardez - Leo III ND (1301-1307) front 1 Kardez - Leo III ND (1301-1307) back
1 Kardez - Leo III ND (1301-1307) photo
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1 Kardez - Leo III ND

 
Copper 3.4 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Cilician Armenia (Crusader and Christian states in the Eastern Mediterranean)
King
Leo III (Լևոն Դ) (1301-1307)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1301-1307
Value
1 Kardez (0.1)
Currency
Takvorin (1301-1375)
Composition
Copper
Weight
3.4 g
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#398289
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Cross with 4 dots in fields.

Script: Armenian

Lettering: SHINEAL KAGh SIS

Translation: Struck in the City of Sis.

Comment

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Kardez coin from Cilician Armenia is that it features an image of King Leo III on one side and a cross on the other, symbolizing the Christian faith that was prevalent in the region during that time period.