Kingdom of Cyprus ½ Gros - James II, 1460 – 1473
Information
Country
Kingdom of Cyprus
Kingdom of Cyprus
Currency
Denier
(1192 – 1489)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Gros - James II
Year
1460 – 1473
Ruler
James II
(1463–1473)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
1.7
Diameter (mm)
22
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Gros - James II from Kingdom of Cyprus. Issued from 1460 to 1473. Struck in Silver. Measures 22 mm and weighs 1.7 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned bust of James II facing right in a beaded ring. Inscription around it, with another beaded ring on the rim.
- 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 (1460-1473) | — |
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