CNG 97, Lot: 905. Estimate $200. Sold for $1000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ARMENIA, Cilician Armenia. Royal. Levon I. 1198-1219. AR Tram (21mm, 2.84 g, 3h). Coronation issue. The Virgin, nimbate and orans, standing facing, receiving Levon kneeling left, head facing; above, ray emanating from curve (sphere of heaven) toward his head; pellet between / Crowned lion advancing right, head facing; patriarchal cross above. Cf. AC 257 (for type); CCA 80: CNG 85, lot 88. VF, toned, a little porous.