Crusader States, Cyprus (Lusignan Kingdom). James II AR Gros. 1460-1473. IA COBO DEI G, king riding to right, holding sword / R IЄRVSALЄM CIPRI ЄT A, cross of Jerusalem. M&P type E; CCS 159; Metcalf, Crusaders 806; Numista 125171; Elsen 150, 525 (hammer: 14,000 EUR). 3.06g, 25mm, 6h.
Near Extremely Fine; beautiful old cabinet tone. Extremely Rare.
From a private European collection.