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Museum of the History of Cypriot Coinage / 2011-03-01
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Period:  Frankish Period (1192-1489)
Mint:  Nicosia
Issue Authority:  James II
Dating:  1460–1473
Denomination:  Gros
Material:  AR
Weight:  344 g
Diametre:  27 mm

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OBVERSE

Description:
King enthroned holds naked sword in right hand and globus cruciger in left, to the right shield with the lion of Cyprus.
Inscription:
IACOBUS DEI GRAIA XX REX IHE
REVERSE

Description:
Cross of Jerusalem. (die shift)
Inscription:
RUSALEM CIPRI E D ARMENIE