Armenian Silver Tram of Levon I (about 800-825 years ago)
This is a silver tram from medieval Armenian Cilicia during the reign of King Levon I, a coin that circulated during a golden age of Armenian culture and commerce in the eastern Mediterranean region.
Coin Description:
Front side (Obverse): Features King Levon I seated on his royal throne
Back side (Reverse): Displays two heraldic lions and a Christian cross
Technical Details:
Silver composition (AR)
Tram denomination (main silver currency unit)
Certified by NGC with grade AU (About Uncirculated)
Minted during 1198-1219 CE
Historical Significance: Levon I's coronation as King of Armenian Cilicia in 1198 came after decades of Armenian diaspora following the Seljuk conquest of their traditional homeland. Under his leadership, the Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia became not only a haven for Armenian culture but also a significant economic power through its control of key Mediterranean trade routes and ports. These coins would have facilitated commerce throughout the region, from Crusader states to Byzantine territories and Muslim lands. The exceptionally high grade (AU) of these specimens suggests they may have been carefully preserved, possibly from a royal treasury or merchant cache, offering a direct connection to this fascinating chapter of Armenian history.
This is a silver tram from medieval Armenian Cilicia during the reign of King Levon I, a coin that circulated during a golden age of Armenian culture and commerce in the eastern Mediterranean region.
Coin Description:
Front side (Obverse): Features King Levon I seated on his royal throne
Back side (Reverse): Displays two heraldic lions and a Christian cross
Technical Details:
Silver composition (AR)
Tram denomination (main silver currency unit)
Certified by NGC with grade AU (About Uncirculated)
Minted during 1198-1219 CE
Historical Significance: Levon I's coronation as King of Armenian Cilicia in 1198 came after decades of Armenian diaspora following the Seljuk conquest of their traditional homeland. Under his leadership, the Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia became not only a haven for Armenian culture but also a significant economic power through its control of key Mediterranean trade routes and ports. These coins would have facilitated commerce throughout the region, from Crusader states to Byzantine territories and Muslim lands. The exceptionally high grade (AU) of these specimens suggests they may have been carefully preserved, possibly from a royal treasury or merchant cache, offering a direct connection to this fascinating chapter of Armenian history.
This is a silver tram from medieval Armenian Cilicia during the reign of King Levon I, a coin that circulated during a golden age of Armenian culture and commerce in the eastern Mediterranean region.
Coin Description:
Front side (Obverse): Features King Levon I seated on his royal throne
Back side (Reverse): Displays two heraldic lions and a Christian cross
Technical Details:
Silver composition (AR)
Tram denomination (main silver currency unit)
Certified by NGC with grade AU (About Uncirculated)
Minted during 1198-1219 CE
Historical Significance: Levon I's coronation as King of Armenian Cilicia in 1198 came after decades of Armenian diaspora following the Seljuk conquest of their traditional homeland. Under his leadership, the Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia became not only a haven for Armenian culture but also a significant economic power through its control of key Mediterranean trade routes and ports. These coins would have facilitated commerce throughout the region, from Crusader states to Byzantine territories and Muslim lands. The exceptionally high grade (AU) of these specimens suggests they may have been carefully preserved, possibly from a royal treasury or merchant cache, offering a direct connection to this fascinating chapter of Armenian history.
