Crusader Coin, Billon denier, Kingdom of Cyprus, James I, 1382 - 1398 Ref. 50MY
On offer is this very interesting Crusader Coin, dating to James 1st of Cyprus.
James Ist of Cyprus (or Jacques I de Lusignan), 1334 – 1398, was Regent of Cyprus for his infant nephew Peter ( who was known as Peter II) from 1369. His half-brother Guy, titular Prince of Galilee was already dead as was his eldest brother, Peter 1st, who had reigned for ten years before being murdered. The Genoese had commercial and financial interests in Cyprus, and, on the invitation of Peter 1st’s wife, who hoped that this would avenge the murder of her husband, they invaded the island in 1373. They took over the fortified city of Famagusta, and killed the nobles who had been involved in Peter’s death. However, the Genoese then tried to take control of the island. James , as Regent of Cyprus, led the war against the Genoese. Eventually captured by the Genoese in 1374, he, and his wife were taken as hostages back to Genoa. Until he was released, the Kingdom of Cyprus was governed by 12 nobles. When Peter II died in 1382, James became, while still in prison in Genoa, King of Cyprus that year. James was also titular King of Armenia and titular King of Jerusalem 1382–1398. In 1385, James returned to Cyprus where he was crowned with great enthusiasm. After his crowning, his opponents were arrested and punished James was also titular King of Armenia and titular King of Jerusalem 1382–1398.
Obverse - shows the Lion of Cyprus, rampant with various letters, slightly indistinct
Reverse - shows a short 'cross'. small 'c' in the one quadrant of the cross. Slightly indistinct letters. The coin shown above was found by metal detecting in Britain. It is in good condition considering the age, and measures roughly 14.5 mm in diameter with a weight of 0.62 grams. This is a 'Hammered" coin - Hammered coins were produced by placing a thin sheet of metal, either gold, silver, bronze or copper, between two dies, and striking the top die as to create an image on each side.
This is a genuine antique. Please remember the classification of an 'antique' is that it should be 100 years old, OR MORE. There are many articles being offered as 'antiques' when, clearly, they are not.Please note - I am NOT a numismatist, but, from my research, I believe this coin is dated and identified correctly. My apologies, if I am wrong.
Price R350.00 Post R35.00
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