City of Famagusta 1 Bisante, 1570
Information
Country
City of Famagusta
City of Famagusta
Currency
Bisante
(1489 – 1570)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Bisante
Year
1570
Ruler
Ottoman–Venetian War
(1570–1573)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g)
3.32
Diameter (mm)
27
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Bisante from City of Famagusta. Issued in 1570. Struck in Copper. Measures 27 mm and weighs 3.32 g.
- Obverse
- Facing Lion of St. Mark, date below (For the government of the Kingdom of Cyprus.)
- Reverse
- Small Cupid above 5-line inscription
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1570 | — | (fr) monnaie obsidionale |
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