This Medieval Crusader's Latin Cross necklace features an Authentic ancient Armenian Cilicia bronze coin, the coin was minted in the 13th Century AD.
♦ January 6, 1198 A.D, 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 A.D.
The coin in this listing was minted at the time of Hethum I, who ruled the Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia from 1226 to 1270. Due to diplomatic relations with the Mongol Empire, Hethum himself traveled to the Mongol court in Karakorum, Mongolia, which was recorded in the famous account The Journey of Haithon, King of Little Armenia, To Mongolia and Back by Hetoum's companion, the Armenian historian Kirakos Gandzaketsi.
♦ Good quality coin with many visible details and a brown/ grey/ greenish patina .
👉🏼 Please note that photos are taken under bright light, so the coin looks lighter than in regular daylight.
** Including a certificate of authenticity **
The front shows a Latin 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 simple minimalist 925 Sterling silver bezel, with an elegant bail.
♦ Pendant Diameter- about 0.8" (20 mm).
♦ You can purchase this pendant with or without a chain. We offer a 16", 18" 20", 22", 24" silver box chain.
UPS/FedEx Express shipping from Israel, 3-5 business days delivery, available upon checkout.
👉🏼 NOTE
Please also know that although every effort is made to photograph our work accurately, color may differ slightly from photos due to different monitor settings. Please contact us with any questions about the color or size of any item before purchasing.
U.S. customers - all import taxes (tariff and duty) are included and prepaid. We ship with services that handle tax payments in advance, so no additional fees are required upon delivery.
