LOT 4127
Crusaders. Lusignan Kingdom of Cyprus, James II AE Sixain. 1460-1473. Uncertain mint.
+ IACOBVS DЄI GRAIA XXR, rampant lion to left / + ЄX IDЄRVSALЄm CIPRi, Jerusalem cross. Cf. M&P pl 30, 1-17. Very Fine.(1.65gr, 19mm, 11h.).
ProvenanceProperty of a North London, UK, gentleman.
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LOT 4127
Crusaders. Lusignan Kingdom of Cyprus, James II AE Sixain.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
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Belgian States. County of Loon, Arnold V AR Sterling. 1279-1323. Hasselt mint. Edwardian Sterling imitation.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
✠ COMES ⁑ ARꞂOLDVS, crowned facing bust / MOꞂ-ЄTA COMI-TIS, cross pattée, three pellets in each angle. Cf. Lucas 35; cf. Baerten 17; cf. Mayhew Sterling 59. 1.25gr, 19mm, 4h.
Very Fine. Some deposits, scratches on obverse. Rare.
Found Lincolnshire, UK.
The bust appears to be wearing a crown, but not the usual one with roses. -
Crusaders. Lusignan Kingdom of Cyprus, Henri II AR Gros. 1285-1324.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
ҺЄꞂRI RЄI : DЄ :, Henry seated facing on throne decorated with lions, holding lis-tipped sceptre and globus cruciger / ✠ IЄRUSAL'ᙏ Є DЄ CҺPR, cross of Jerusalem. Cf. CCS 52. 4.49gr, 26mm, 6h.
Very Fine. Large cut.
Ex Parthenon Gallery and Coincraft, London, UK, 1990s-2000s. Property of a North London, UK, private collector. -
Crusasers. Lusignan Kingdom of Cyprus, Hugh IV AR Gros. 1324-1359.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
ҺVGVЄ RЄI DЄ, King seated facing on throne decorated with lions, holding lis-tipped sceptre and globus cruciger; crosslet above C in left field / ✠ IЄRUSAL'ᙏ Є D CҺIPR, cross of Jerusalem. Metcalf, Crusades 762; CCS 73. 4.61gr, 26mm, 8h.
Near Very Fine.
Ex Parthenon Gallery and Coincraft, London, UK, 1990s-2010. Property of a North London, UK, private collector.
