Crusader States, Cyprus (Lusignan Kingdom). Henry II AR Gros. Nicosia mint, 1285-1324. ҺЄNRI RЄI DЄ, king seated facing on throne decorated with lions, holding lis-tipped sceptre and globus cruciger / ✠ IЄRVSAL'ᙏ Є D' CҺIPR', cross of Jerusalem with square centre; crosses in each quarter part. M&P Series 1A, early phase, pl. 11, 1 (Obv. die J); Metcalf, Crusades 1995, 674-5; CCS 50. 4.68g, 26mm, 8h.
Extremely Fine; pleasant old cabinet tone.
From a private European collection.