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Denier - Hugh I ND
| Billon | 0.66 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Cyprus (Crusader and Christian states in the Eastern Mediterranean) |
|---|---|
| King | Hugh I (1205-1218) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1205-1218 |
| Value | 1 Denier |
| Currency | Denier (1192-1489) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.66 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#126820 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Two towered gateway with a star in the middle. All in a beaded ring and the inscription around it. Another beaded ring on the rim.
Lettering: CYPRI
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Hugh I ND (1205-1218) from Kingdom of Cyprus (Crusader and Christian states in the Eastern Mediterranean) made of Billon weighing 0.66 g is that it features a unique blend of Christian and Islamic influences in its design. The coin's obverse side bears an image of King Hugh I, while the reverse side features a cross and an Arabic inscription, reflecting the cultural exchange and religious coexistence that characterized the Crusader states in the Eastern Mediterranean during the 13th century.
