Cilician Armenia (Crusader and Christian states in the Eastern Mediterranean)

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  1. expat

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    Just received a birthday present, 2 weeks late but never mind, from a friend who is travelling Europe. It is not part of my collecting focus, however, I think I have managed to attribute it correctly. Any extra info about this type would be most grateful.
    Cilician Armenia. Royal. King Hetoum I, with Queen Zabel AD 1226-1270.
    1Tram AR
    Obverse
    Crowned lion standing right with a long cross in its paw.
    Lettering: ՀԵԹՈՒՄ ԹԱԳԱՒՈՐ ՀԱՅՈՑ
    Translation: Hetoum king of the Armenians
    Reverse
    Queen Zabel and king Hetoum holding a long cross.
    Lettering: ԿԱՐՈՂՈՒԹ ԻԻՆՆ ԱՅ Ե
    Translation: By the will of God

    21 mm, 2,97 g
    Issuer Cilician Armenia (Crusader and Christian states in the Eastern Mediterranean)

    King Hethum I (Հեթում Ա) (1226-1270)

    Type Standard circulation coin
    Years 1226-1270
    Value 1 Tram
    Currency Tram (1080-1301)
    Composition Silver
    Weight 3.2 g
    Diameter 21 mm
    Shape Round (irregular)
    Technique Hammered

    Demonetized Yes
    Number N#
    45836
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