Kingdom of Cyprus 1 Gros - Catherine Cornaro and James II, 1473
Information
Country
Kingdom of Cyprus
Kingdom of Cyprus
Currency
Denier
(1192 – 1489)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Gros - Catherine Cornaro and James II
Year
1473
Rulers
Catherine Cornaro
(1473–1474)
, James III
(1473–1474)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
2.58
Diameter (mm)
25
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Gros - Catherine Cornaro and James II from Kingdom of Cyprus. Issued in 1473. Struck in Silver. Measures 25 mm and weighs 2.58 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned shield with the emblems of the kingdom of Jerusalem, the Lusignans, the king of Armenia and the kingdom of Cyprus, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1473 | — |
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