Medieval Armenian Bronze Tank - Cilician Armenia 1226-1270 AD - Hetoum I - Cross

Medieval Armenian Bronze Tank - Cilician Armenia 1226-1270 AD - Hetoum I - Cross

• Obverse: Hetoum seated facing on throne adorned with lions, holding lis-tipped scepter and globus cruciger.
• Reverse: Cross with one wedge in each angle
• Date: 1226-1270 AD
• Size: 27.8mm, 5.1g
• Composition: Bronze
• Reference: Bedoukia 134
• Internal SKU: 180X831

HISTORICAL NOTE: Step back into the vibrant era of Medieval Cilician Armenia with this captivating Bronze Tank from the reign of Hetoum I, minted between 1226 and 1270 AD. Hetoum I, a pivotal figure in Armenian history, established a dynamic kingdom that served as a cultural crossroads between the East and West, notably flourishing through trade and diplomatic alliances during the Crusades. Under his leadership, the Cilician Armenian Kingdom became a beacon of commerce and scholarship, and the unique cross emblem on this coin symbolizes both Christian faith and the resilience of a people amid geopolitical turbulence. Owning this coin means possessing a tangible piece of Armenia's rich legacy, reflecting a time when the kingdom was not only a refuge for displaced peoples but also a thriving center of prosperity, art, and cultural exchange.