ARMENIA, Cilician Armenia. Baronial. Toros II, 1144-1168. Pogh (Bronze, 22 mm, 3.07 g, 12 h). 'Toros by the grace of God' in Armenian around cross. Rev. Castle or gate. AC 247. CCA 3. Very rare. Somewhat rough, faint scratches and deposits, otherwise, nearly very fine.



A small number of specimens from this issue, including the present example, were struck on carefully prepared flans that had been trimmed to shape before striking. While this technique is known from medieval copper coinage, the extra effort it required meant that it was only rarely employed.