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1 Pogh - Smbat I ND
| Copper | 1.61 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Cilician Armenia (Crusader and Christian states in the Eastern Mediterranean) |
|---|---|
| King | Smbat I (Սմբատ) (1296-1298) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1296-1298 |
| Value | 1 Pogh (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Tram (1080-1301) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.61 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 0.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#200373 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Cross with four doves in flight, one in each quadrant, legend around.
Translation: Struck in the city of Sis
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issued by King Smpad or Smbat I Hetumian (1277 - c. 1310 CE), patterned after the bilingual tram of Hetoum I.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Pogh 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 King Smbat I, while the reverse side features a cross and an Armenian inscription that reads "Smbat, King of the Armenians." This combination of Christian and Armenian elements reflects the cultural diversity of the region during the Crusader period.
