CNG 100, Lot: 491. Estimate $1500. Sold for $3500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

CRUSADERS, Lusignan Kingdom of Cyprus. Henry I. 1218-1253. EL Bezant (27mm, 3.76 g, 6h). Christ Pantokrator enthroned facing; barred IC XC across field; ; stars on throne back and Christ’s shin / hЄNRICI RЄ[X CYPRI], Henry standing facing, holding long cross and globus surmounted by patriarchal cross; triple pellets to right of long cross. M&P type 3B, 2, 9 (dies H/g) = Akhelia 8 (this coin); Metcalf, Crusades, –; CCS 17 var. (globus cruciger). Good VF, toned.

From the collection of Dr. Lawrence A. Adams. Ex Classical Numismatic Auctions VI (1 March 1989), lot 705.