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LOT 3381
Crusader States. Cyprus (Lusignan Kingdom), James I BI Denier. 1382-1398.
✠ IAQVЄ ROI DЄ, Lion of Cyprus rampant to left / ✠ IЄRVSALЄᙏ CҺ (or similar), central cross pattée with small cross pattée in second quarter. CCS 113b; Metcalf, Crusades -; Wäckerlin -. Good Fine. Rare.(0.57gr, 14mm, 12h.).
Provenance
Acquired on the UK art market since the early 2000s.
Property of a Lincolnshire gentleman, thence by descent.
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LOT 3381
Crusader States. Cyprus (Lusignan Kingdom), James I BI Denier.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
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