1 Pogh - Leo V ND (1374-1375) front 1 Pogh - Leo V ND (1374-1375) back
1 Pogh - Leo V ND (1374-1375) photo
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1 Pogh - Leo V ND

 
Copper 0.5 g 14 mm
Description
Issuer
Cilician Armenia (Crusader and Christian states in the Eastern Mediterranean)
King
Leo V (Լեիոն Ե) (1374-1375)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1374-1375
Value
1 Pogh (1⁄40)
Currency
Takvorin (1301-1375)
Composition
Copper
Weight
0.5 g
Diameter
14 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#150375
Rarity index
85%

Reverse

Crusader-style cross.

Script: Armenian

Translation: ...of all the Armenians.

Comment

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Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Pogh coin from Cilician Armenia is that it features an image of King Leo V on one side and a cross on the other, reflecting the Christian faith of the region.