CRUSADER ARMENIA — AD 1198–1219
AE TANK — LARGE SIZE
A substantial and historically important large-sized copper AE tank from the Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia, dating to AD 1198–1219, during the Crusader period.
The coin features a prominent Christian cross on one side, while the opposite side depicts a seated Armenian king accompanied by Armenian lettering. The combination of royal imagery, Armenian script, and Christian symbolism reflects the distinctive identity of the medieval Armenian kingdom during the era of the Crusades.
With a diameter of over 27 mm, this is a notably large example for the type, giving the coin an impressive presence despite its relatively modest weight.
Period: AD 1198–1219
Denomination: AE Tank
Metal: Copper
Diameter: 27.77 × 27.22 mm
Weight: 5.15 grams
Obverse: Cross
Reverse: Armenian king with Armenian inscription
Region: Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia
Classification: Crusader / Medieval Armenian Coinage
A fascinating piece of Crusader-era history, combining Christian symbolism with the royal imagery and Armenian language of the medieval Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia.
