Bezant - Hugh I
| Issuer | Cyprus, Kingdom of |
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| Year | 1205-1218 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 1 Bezant = 2 Gros = 48 Denier |
| Currency | Denier (1192-1489) |
| Composition | Electrum |
| Weight | 3.7 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
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| Obverse description | Christ sitting on a throne holding the Gospel left and his right hand is raised. Two rings surrounds him. |
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| Obverse script | |
| Obverse lettering |
IC XC (Translation: Jesus Christ) |
| Reverse description | The 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 lettering |
hVGO REX CYPRI (Translation: Hugo, king of Cyprus) |
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| Mint | |
| Mintage |
ND (1205-1218) - - |
| Numisquare ID | 7901381900 |
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