Kingdom of Cyprus 1 Gros - Henry II, 1285 – 1306

first reign

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Kingdom of Cyprus Kingdom of Cyprus
Currency Denier (1192 – 1489)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Gros - Henry II
Year 1285 – 1306
Ruler Henry II (1285–1306)
Composition Silver
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 4.78
Diameter (mm) 26
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Gros - Henry II from Kingdom of Cyprus. Issued from 1285 to 1306. Struck in Silver. Measures 26 mm and weighs 4.78 g.

Obverse
The King sitting on a high throne. He holds a sceptre in right hand and a globus cruciger in his left. Inscription around it and a solid ring on the rim.
Reverse
Crowned rampant lion (Lion of Cyprus) facing left in a beaded ring. Inscription around it and a solid ring on the rim.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1285-1306) 

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