Kingdom of Cyprus Bezant - Henry I, 1218 – 1253
Information
Country
Kingdom of Cyprus
Kingdom of Cyprus
Currency
Denier
(1192 – 1489)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Bezant - Henry I
Year
1218 – 1253
Ruler
Henry I
(1218–1253)
Composition
Electrum
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
3.77
Diameter (mm)
27
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Bezant - Henry I from Kingdom of Cyprus. Issued from 1218 to 1253. Struck in Electrum. Measures 27 mm and weighs 3.77 g.
- Obverse
- Christ enthroned facing; throne decorated with dots and annulets
- Reverse
- Full-length figure of Henry standing facing, crowned and wearing royal robes, holding long cross with crossbar on shaft, ending in double pellet, and globus cruciger
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1218-1253) | — | (fr) Revers: hЄ[NRI]CI: [RЄX]CЧPRI bâton avec croix aux deux extrémités dans la main Droite | ||
| ND (1218-1253) | — | (fr) Revers: hЄNRICI RЄX CЧPRI bâton avec croix aux à l'extrémité haute dans la main Droite | ||
| ND (1218-1253) | — | (fr) Revers: hЄNRICVS RЄX CЧPRI bâton avec croix aux à l'extrémité haute dans la main Droite |
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