Kingdom of Cyprus 1 Gros - Louis of Savoy, 1459 – 1461

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Kingdom of Cyprus Kingdom of Cyprus
Currency Denier (1192 – 1489)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Gros - Louis of Savoy
Year 1459 – 1461
Ruler Louis of Savoy (1459–1461)
Composition Silver
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 3.5
Diameter (mm) 25
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Gros - Louis of Savoy from Kingdom of Cyprus. Issued from 1459 to 1461. Struck in Silver. Measures 25 mm and weighs 3.5 g.

Obverse
The king sitting on a throne, holding a scepter in right hand and a globus cruciger in his left, surrounded by a beaded ring. Another beaded ring on the rim, with the inscription between the rings.
Reverse
Cross of jerusalem (large cross with a square in the centre, with smaller crosses in each quarter part), surrounded by a beaded ring. Another beaded ring on the rim, with the inscription between the rings.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1459-1461) 

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