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Sizin - Janus ND
| Billon | 1.58 g | 17.0 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Cyprus (Crusader and Christian states in the Eastern Mediterranean) |
|---|---|
| King | Janus (1398-1432) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1398-1432 |
| Value | 1 Sizin = 6 Denier |
| Currency | Denier (1192-1489) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.58 g |
| Diameter | 17.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#124674 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Cross of jerusalem (large cross with a square in the centre, with smaller crosses in each quarter part), surrounded by a solid ring. Another solid ring on the rim, with the inscription between the rings.
Lettering: IERLM E DE CIP
Translation: Jerusalem and Cyprus
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Sizin - Janus ND (1398-1432) from Kingdom of Cyprus is that it features a unique double-headed design, with both sides bearing the image of King Janus, who ruled Cyprus during the Crusader period. This distinctive design was meant to symbolize the dual nature of the kingdom, which was both Christian and Crusader. The coin's design and the use of Billon, a copper-silver alloy, were also significant, as they reflected the kingdom's economic and cultural ties with other Mediterranean regions.
