Silver coin of Henry II

Creator:

Unknown

Date:

14th century

Medium:

Silver

Inscriptions:

Embossed: REI DE hEnRI [Henry king of]; IERUS ED CHPR [Jerusalem and Cypus]

Description:

Silver, medieval coin depicting the throned emperor Henry II de Lusignan, King of Cyprus and Jerusalem (1285-1306; 1310-1324), on the one side and the Jerusalem cross on the other.

Dimensions:

3 x 3 cm

Subject:

Numismatic

Acquisition Note:

Major M.C.N. D'Arcy

Identifier:

mmr_00103

Classification:

Coins & Medals

Object Type:

Coins (money)

Rights Holder:

© Costas and Rita Severis Foundation

Rights Statement:

The Costas and Rita Severis Foundation holds or manages the copyright(s) of this item and its digital reproduction. If you need information about using this item, please send an email to research@severis.org

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