1 Takvorin - Oshin ND (1308-1320) front 1 Takvorin - Oshin ND (1308-1320) back
1 Takvorin - Oshin ND (1308-1320) photo

1 Takvorin - Oshin ND

 
Silver 2.68 g 21 mm
Description
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 Takvorin
Currency
Takvorin (1301-1375)
Composition
Silver
Weight
2.68 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#45878
Rarity index
80%

Reverse

Lion advancing right, raising forepaw; long cross behind. • in the field.

Lettering: ՇԻՆԱԾ Է Ի ՔԱՂԱՔ[Ն Ի ] ՍԻՍ

Translation: Struck in the city of Sis

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Takvorin - Oshin ND (1308-1320) coin from Cilician Armenia is that it features an image of King Oshin on one side and a cross on the other, symbolizing the Christian faith of the region.