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LOT 3494
Crusader States. Cyprus (Lusignan Kingdom), Hugh IV AR Gros. 1324-1359.
Uncertain mint in Cyprus. ҺVG[VЄ?] RЄI DЄ, King seated facing on throne decorated with lions, crowned, holding lis-tipped sceptre with his right hand and globus cruciger with his left; B to left, jewel hanging on chain around King's neck / ✠ IЄRU[S]AL'ᙏ Є D CҺIPR ✤, cross of Jerusalem with square centre; crosses in each quarter part. M&P -; Metcalf -; cf. CCS 69. Very Fine. Apparently unpublished variant with B on obverse, U in IЄRU[S]AL'ᙏ and quatrefoil after the end of reverse's legend. With suspension loop.(4.65gr, 24mm, 4h.).
Provenance
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
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LOT 3494
Crusader States. Cyprus (Lusignan Kingdom), Hugh IV AR Gros.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
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