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Denier - Henry II second reign ND
| Billon | 0.71 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Cyprus (Crusader and Christian states in the Eastern Mediterranean) |
|---|---|
| King | Henry II (1285-1306) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1310-1324 |
| Value | 1 Denier |
| Currency | Denier (1192-1489) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.71 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#121008 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Lion of Cyprus facinf left in a ring. Inscription around it and another ring on the rim.
Lettering: ✠ IRLM E CHIPR
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the second reign of Henry II, who was the first Lusignan king of Cyprus and ruled from 1310 to 1324. The Lusignan dynasty was a French dynasty that ruled Cyprus from 1192 to 1571, and Henry II was a member of this dynasty. The coin's design and issuance during this time period reflect the influence of French culture and rule in Cyprus during the Middle Ages.
