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LOT 3379
Crusaders. Lusignan Kingdom of Cyprus, Henry II BI Denier. 1285-1324.
✠ IRLm: ЄD' ChIPR, lion rampant to left / ✠ ҺЄNRI: RЄI: DЄ, cross with pellet in each angle. CCS 66c; Metcalf, Crusades 727-8. Near Very Fine.(0.69gr, 15mm, 8h.).
Provenance
Acquired on the UK market.
Property of a London antiquarian.
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LOT 3379
Crusaders. Lusignan Kingdom of Cyprus, Henry II BI Denier.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
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