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Denier - Henry II

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Issuer Kingdom of Cyprus (Crusader and Christian states in the Eastern Mediterranean)
King Henry II (1285-1306)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 1285-1324
Value 1 Denier
Currency Denier (1192-1489)
Composition Billon
Weight 0.71 g
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
121008
References MAL# 66a
Alex G. Malloy, Irene Fraley Preston, Arthur J. Seltman, Allen G. Berman (ed.); 2004. Coins of the Crusader States 1098-1291: including the Kingdom of Jerusalem and its vassal states of Syria and Palestine, the Lusignan Kingdom of Cyprus (1192-1489), and the Latin Empire of Constantinople and its vassal states of Greece and the Archipelago : new addendum with Knights of Rhodes (2nd Edition). Fairfield, Connecticut, United States.
, Metcalf# 729
David Michael Metcalf. Thrymsas and Sceattas in the Ashmolean Museum Oxford. Royal Numismatic Society, London, United Kingdom (3 volumes).

Obverse

Lion of Cyprus facinf left in inner circle.

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: ✠ IRLM E D CHIPR

Lettering (regular font): ✠ IRLM E D CHIPR

Translation: Jerusalem and Lord of Cyprus

Reverse

Cross pattée in inner circle.

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: ✠ HENRI • REI : DE

Lettering (regular font): ✠ HENRI • REI : DE

Translation: Henry, King of ...

Comments

While some sourced identify Henry's deniers to either his first or second reign, there appears to be no consensus.

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ND (1285-1324) 

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