Bezant - Hugh I

€122,476.00
IssuerCyprus, Kingdom of
Year1205-1218
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Bezant = 2 Gros = 48 Denier
CurrencyDenier (1192-1489)
CompositionElectrum
Weight3.7 g
Dimensions28 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
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Reference(s)
Obverse descriptionChrist sitting on a throne holding the Gospel left and his right hand is raised. Two rings surrounds him.
Obverse script
Obverse letteringIC XC
(Translation: Jesus Christ)
Reverse descriptionThe King standing and facing in front. He wears a coat and a crown, holds sceptre cruciger with his right hand and a globus cruciger with his left.
Reverse script
Reverse letteringhVGO REX CYPRI
(Translation: Hugo, king of Cyprus)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1205-1218)  - -
Catalog ID7901381900
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