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1 Pogh - Oshin ND
| Copper | 1.4 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Cilician Armenia (Crusader and Christian states in the Eastern Mediterranean) |
|---|---|
| King | Oshin (Օշին) (1307-1320) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1308-1320 |
| Value | 1 Pogh (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Takvorin (1301-1375) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.4 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | 1375 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#367372 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Crusader-type cross within a beaded circle.
Script: Armenian
Lettering: ՇԻՆԵԼ Ի ՔԱՂԱՔ Ի Ս[ԻՍ]
Translation: Struck in the city of Sis
Edge
Plain
Comment
This coin bears similar design components to silver coins minted under the reign of Levon I, considering the format of the obverse (a king seated, holding a fleur-de-lis and cross). These are also similar to the poghs minted under the rule of Levon IV, although the cross and fleur-de-lis were replaced by a "staff" and "orb" (as provided by the listings on Mr. Vandervort's site).Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Pogh - Oshin ND (1308-1320) 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.
