1198-1219 Armenia (Cilician Armenia) – Silver Tram – King Levon I – PCGS AU58
A remarkable medieval silver coin from the Kingdom of Cilician Armenia, this Silver Tram of King Levon I (1198-1219) represents one of the most important periods in Armenian history. Levon I was the first ruler of Cilician Armenia to be crowned king, establishing a powerful Christian kingdom that played a significant role during the era of the Crusades.
Certified PCGS AU58, this outstanding example exhibits strong remaining detail with attractive surfaces and the quality expected from a coin struck over 800 years ago. The Tram was one of the principal silver denominations of medieval Armenia and circulated throughout the eastern Mediterranean during a time of intense trade, diplomacy, and conflict between Armenian, Byzantine, Islamic, and Crusader powers.
The obverse typically depicts King Levon I seated on a throne, holding royal symbols, while the reverse features the distinctive Armenian heraldic imagery including the crowned lion and cross designs associated with the Cilician Armenian kingdom.
Coin Details:
• Country: Cilician Armenia
• Ruler: Levon I (1198-1219)
• Denomination: Silver Tram
• Grade: PCGS AU58
• Metal: Silver
• Weight: Approximately 3 grams
• Period: Medieval / Crusader Era
• Reference: Bedoukian
A superb addition for collectors of Armenian coinage, Crusader-era coins, medieval silver, and historical world coins. With its connection to King Levon I, the Crusades, and the medieval Armenian kingdom, this coin offers a tangible piece of over eight centuries of history.
