CRUSADERS, Lusignan Kingdom of Cyprus. Hugh IV. 1324-1359. AR Gros grand (26mm, 4.54 g, 8h). Famagusta? mint. Hugh seated facing, holding lis-tipped scepter and globus cruciger; cross at throat / Jerusalem cross. Cf. M&P pl. 24, 9; Metcalf, Crusades 752; cf. CCS 68 (gros petit). Iridescent toning, light scratches under tone, peripheral weakness, slight double strike on obverse. VF.
From the Richard L. Horst Collection.