Kingdom of Cyprus Tetarteron - Richard the Lionheart, 1189 – 1192
Information
Country
Kingdom of Cyprus
Kingdom of Cyprus
Currency
Denier
(1192 – 1489)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetarteron - Richard the Lionheart
Year
1189 – 1192
Ruler
Richard I
(1189–1199)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
1.03
Diameter (mm)
17
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetarteron - Richard the Lionheart from Kingdom of Cyprus. Issued from 1189 to 1192. Struck in Bronze. Measures 17 mm and weighs 1.03 g.
- Obverse
- Bust of the King facing in front, wearing a crown and loros, and holding cross-sceptre with his right hand and a globus cricuger with his left. Inscription on the left of the figure. Beaded ring on the rim.
- Reverse
- Cross in the centre on a base and three steps and with th latin letters R,E and X attached on the crosses arms. Beaded ring on the rim.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1189-1192) | — |
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