Armenia
Cilician Armenia. Prince Toros I (1100-1123) Pogh ND VG (corrosion), Bed-2a. 15mm. 2.21gm. Toros of the Roupenians (in Armenian) around cross pattee / ԽԲ - ՂԹ (abbreviated form of The Cross of Christ Conquerors), marks of contraction above, to either side of cross on triangular base. A very rare baronial type which, for the somewhat corroded quality of the flan, still retains a high degree of legibility, as well as excellent centering.
Ex. CNG Auction #85, 15 September 2010, Lot 85; R.A. Collection (CNG Trition XXVII, 29 September 1993, lot 84)
HID02901242017
Estimate: 400-600 USD