Medieval, Crusaders Era Billon Hammered Coin (No reserve price)





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Description from the seller
A fine billon sixain coin, likely minted under James II in the Kingdom of Cyprus (1460-1473 AD). The obverse features a lion, rampant to the left, with the legend +IACOB[...]. The reverse displays a Jerusalem Cross, with a smaller cross in each quarter, with the legend +[...]CIPRI.
Diameter: (circa) 1.8cm
Weight: 1.62g
Provenance: Ex London Art Market, acquired 1980s-1990s.
N.B. Delivery may be longer due to the busier period and we do not guarantee delivery before Christmas. Items paid for after the 19th December will be shipped after the New Year (week commencing on the 5th January 2026). **There will be an additional fee incurred for returned shipments due to buyer’s non-response to customs enquiries and/or unsuccessful delivery attempts.**
Seller's Story
A fine billon sixain coin, likely minted under James II in the Kingdom of Cyprus (1460-1473 AD). The obverse features a lion, rampant to the left, with the legend +IACOB[...]. The reverse displays a Jerusalem Cross, with a smaller cross in each quarter, with the legend +[...]CIPRI.
Diameter: (circa) 1.8cm
Weight: 1.62g
Provenance: Ex London Art Market, acquired 1980s-1990s.
N.B. Delivery may be longer due to the busier period and we do not guarantee delivery before Christmas. Items paid for after the 19th December will be shipped after the New Year (week commencing on the 5th January 2026). **There will be an additional fee incurred for returned shipments due to buyer’s non-response to customs enquiries and/or unsuccessful delivery attempts.**
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
