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LOT 4137
Crusader States. Cyprus (Lusignan Kingdom), Hugh IV AR Gros. 1324-1359. Uncertain mint in Cyprus.
ҺVGVЄ 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; jewel hanging on chain around King's neck / ✠ IЄRUSA[...] Є D CҺIPR, cross of Jerusalem with square centre; crosses in each quarter part. Cf. Metcalf, Crusades 752; cf. CCS 68-69. Near Very Fine.(4.47gr, 26mm, 10h.).
Provenance
From the collection of a London antiquarian, formed since the 1980s.
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LOT 4137
Crusader States. Cyprus (Lusignan Kingdom), Hugh IV AR Gros.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
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