1 Takvorin - Constantine III ND
| Silver | 2.02 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Cilician Armenia (Crusader and Christian states in the Eastern Mediterranean) |
|---|---|
| King | Constantine V (Կոստանդին Ե) (1344-1362) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1344-1363 |
| Value | 1 Takvorin |
| Currency | Takvorin (1301-1375) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.02 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#45886 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Lion walking right with a cross behind him.
Lettering: ՇԻՆ[ԵԱ]Լ [Ի] ՔԱՂ[ԱՔՆ Ի] ՍԻ[Ս]
Translation: Struck in the city of Sis
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Takvorin coin from Cilician Armenia is that it features an image of Constantine III, who was the last king of the Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia, on one side, and a cross on the other. This coin was minted during his reign from 1344 to 1363 and was used as a standard circulation coin in the kingdom. Despite its small weight of 2.02 grams, it is made of silver, indicating the value placed on this precious metal during that time period.
