CRUSADERS. Lusignan Kingdom of Cyprus. Henry II, king of Cyprus & Jerusalem, 1285-1324. Gros (Silver, 26 mm, 4.55 g, 2 h), second reign, 1310-1324. ✠ hЄnRI RЄI DЄ Henri seated facing on throne, lily-tipped scepter in his right hand and globe in his left; in upper field to right, cross. Rev. ✠ IЄRVSALЄM Є D' ChIPR Cross of Jerusalem. CCS 52. Metcalf, Crusades, 706. Wäckerlin 338. A beautifully toned example with a charming obverse. About extremely fine.
From the collection of J. F. L. Blankenberg, Elsen 150, 18 March 2022, 402, ex Classical Numismatic Group E-Auction 481, 2 December 2020, 678.
Price realized | 550 CHF |
Starting price | 75 CHF |