Denier - Henry II (First reign) ND (1285-1306) front Denier - Henry II (First reign) ND (1285-1306) back
Denier - Henry II (First reign) ND (1285-1306) photo
© Bank of Cyprus Foundation & The Cyprus Institute

Denier - Henry II First reign ND

 
Silver 0.62 g 16.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Cyprus (Crusader and Christian states in the Eastern Mediterranean)
King
Henry II (1285-1306)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1285-1306
Value
1 Denier
Currency
Denier (1192-1489)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.62 g
Diameter
16.0 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#139752
Rarity index
87%

Reverse

Lion of Cyprus facing left and in a ring. Inscription around it and another ring on the rim.

Lettering: IRLM ED ChIPR

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of King Henry II on one side and a cross on the other, which reflects the strong Christian influence in the Kingdom of Cyprus during the Crusader period.