1 Gros - James II

Issuer Cyprus, Kingdom of
Year 1460-1473
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Gros = 24 Denier
Currency Denier (1192-1489)
Composition Silver
Weight 3.78 g
Diameter 27.0 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
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Obverse description The king on horseback facing right, holding an unsheathed sword in his right hand, and a globus cruciger in his left, surrounded by a beaded ring. Another beaded ring on the rim, with the inscription between the rings.
Obverse script Latin (uncial)
Obverse lettering IA COBO DEI G
Reverse description Cross of jerusalem (large cross with a square in the centre, with smaller crosses in each quarter part), surrounded by a beaded ring. Another beaded ring on the rim, with the inscription between the rings.
Reverse script Latin (uncial)
Reverse lettering R IERVSALEM CIPRI ET A
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1460-1473) - -
Numisquare ID 9440485690
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