Crusaders, Lusignan Kingdom of Cyprus. Henry II AR Gros. Nicosia mint, 1285-1306. hЄnRI RЄI • • DЄ, king enthroned facing, holding globus cruciger and lis-tipped sceptre / + IЄRVSALЄM Є D' CHIPR', crowned lion rampant left, pellet within crook of tail. Grierson, Coins of Medieval Europe 324; M&P type iv 3; Metcalf, Crusades 670; CCS 38. 4.69g, 26mm, 11h.
About Good Very Fine; some areas of flatness, attractive deep cabinet tone.
From a private European collection.