Cilician Armenia, Levon I (1198-1219 AD) AR Tram - Sis Mint⁠

Cilician Armenia, Levon I (1198–1219 AD)

AR Tram (Silver, 2.88 g, 21x25 mm)

Sis Mint

Obverse: King seated facing on a throne decorated with lions, wearing a crown and royal vestments, holding a globus cruciger in his right hand and a fleur-de-lis in his left.

Reverse: Long patriarchal cross standing on a pedestal, flanked by two lions rampant facing outward with their heads turned back toward the cross.

Reference: Bedoukian 490ff; Nercessian Type 24

Rarity: Scarce

Notes: Regular throne issue minted at the capital of Sis. Exhibits a typical soft medieval strike across the central field