Bezant - Hugh I

Features

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 Bezant = 2 Gros = 48 Denier
Currency Denier (1192-1489)
Composition Electrum
Weight 3.7 g
Diameter 28 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
122476

Obverse

Christ sitting on a throne holding the Gospel left and his right hand is raised. Two rings surrounds him.

Lettering: IC XC

Translation: Jesus Christ

Reverse

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.

Lettering: hVGO REX CYPRI

Translation: Hugo, king of Cyprus

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1205-1218) 

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