Kingdom of Cyprus 1 Gros - Janus, 1398 – 1432
Information
Country
Kingdom of Cyprus
Kingdom of Cyprus
Currency
Denier
(1192 – 1489)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Gros - Janus
Year
1398 – 1432
Ruler
Janus
(1398–1432)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.14
Diameter (mm)
18
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Gros - Janus from Kingdom of Cyprus. Issued from 1398 to 1432. Struck in Silver. Measures 18 mm and weighs 4.14 g.
- Obverse
- The king sitting on a throne, holding an unsheathed sword 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 (1398-1432) | — |
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