CNG 100, Lot: 488. Estimate $1500. Sold for $2000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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CRUSADERS, Lusignan Kingdom of Cyprus. Hugh I. 1205-1218. EL Bezant (27mm, 3.74 g, 7h). Christ Pantokrator enthroned facing; barred IC XC across field; stars on throne back / • h VGO • RЄX [... C]Y • PRI •, Hugh standing facing, holding long cross and globus surmounted by patriarchal cross. M&P type 2B; Metcalf, cf.
Crusades, 632 (for type); cf. CCS 7 (same). VF, lightly toned, areas of weak strike.
From the collection of Dr. Lawrence A. Adams, purchased from Victor England, November 1987.