Lot 1943

Sale 84 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes

Description

Cyprus, Henry II, first reign (1285-1306) silver gros, obv. +hENRI': REI:DE king seated on throne facing, holding sceptre and orb, rev. +IERVSALEM E D'ChIPR' Lusignan lion rampant left with 3 pellets behind tail, (MPS 38 or similar [P.278], Metcalf 668-670, [Pl. 26]); James II (1460-1473), AE sezin, obv. +[IACOBUS DEI GRAIA], Lusignan lion rampant left, rev. +[IERVSALEM.CIPRI] or var. cross and crosslets, (cf MPS 83-88 [pp. 287-9], Metcalf 808-811 [Pl. 34]). Flat spots but otherwise good fine and scarce; seconds coin nearly fine weak legends. (2)

Estimate
$200
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$150

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