A real antique, 13th Century A.D, crusader cross necklace features a real antique Armenian Cilicia Cross bronze coin, from the 13th Century AD.
♦ January 6, 1198 AD, the Royal period of Armenian kings came to be. Prince Levon II was crowned Levon I, King of Cilician Armenia, and the Golden Age had begun.
Cilician Armenian coins were minted in copper, bronze, silver, and, in a few very rare occurrences, gold. Their styles were quite unique, comprising stylized busts, Armenian text, and sometimes incorporating contemporaneous European Crusader crosses and iconography, which lasted until the end of the kingdom in 1375 AD.
The coin in this listing was minted at the time of Hethum I, who ruled the Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia from 1226 to 1270.
♦ Very good quality coin with many visible details and a brown/ grey patina .
👉🏼 Please note that photos are taken under bright light, so the coin looks lighter than in regular daylight.
** Including a certificate of authenticity **
On the front side a cross with Armenian inscription around it.
On reverse is an image of the king seating, with his legs crossed and Armenian inscription around.
📌 DETAILS
♦ The coin is set in a 925 Sterling silver bezel plated with 18K gold, with an elegant bale.
♦ Pendant Diameter- 0.8" (20 mm).
♦ You can purchase this pendant with or without a chain. We offer a 16" (40cm) , 18" (45 cm) or 20" (50 cm) gold plated chain.
