HETOUM I OF ARMENIA AE31 TANK_Crusades/Crusader Cross_ENTHRONED KING

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7F15FRASCATIUS ANCIENTSA BEAUTIFUL BRONZE CRUSADER COIN OF HETOUM I OF ARMENIA IN CILICIA FROM 1226 - 1270 AD.THE SIZE IS 30.7 MM AND 9.33 GRAMS.OBVERSE - Enthroned King facing holding cross & staffREVERSE - Crusader CrossThe Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia, also known as the Kingdom of Cilician Armenia or New Armenia, was a state formed during the High Middle Ages by refugees fleeing the Seljuk invasion of Armenia. Located outside of the Armenian Highland and distinct from the Armenian Kingdom of Antiquity, it was centered in the Cilicia region northwest of the Gulf of Alexandretta, in what is today southern Turkey. It was a critical area for the planning and the staging of the Crusades.Hetoum I ruled the Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia (also known as "Little Armenia") from 1226 to 1270. He was the son of Constantine, Lord of Baberon and Partzapert (a third-cousin of Leo I) and was the founder of the dynasty which bears his name: the Hetoumids.During the rule of Hetoum I, the Mongols were rapidly expanding their empire in all directions, and this was bringing them closer and closer to Cilician Armenia. As the Mongols approached the borders of Cappadocia and Cilicia, King Hetoum made a strategic decision to ally (submit) to the Mongols, and sent his brother Sempad to the Mongol court in Karakorum. There, Sempad met Great khan Guyuk, and made a formal alliance/submission in 1247 with/to the Mongols, against their common enemy the Muslims.In 1254 Hetoum himself traveled through Central Asia to Mongolia to renew the agreement. He brought many sumptuous presents, and met with Mongke Khan (Guyuk's cousin) at Karakorum. The account of his travels was recorded by a member of his suite, Kirakos Gandzaketsi as "The Journey of Haithon, King of Little Armenia, To Mongolia and Back". The Journey of Hethoum was later translated into Russian, French, English, and Chinese languages.During the last years of Hetoum's reign, the Kingdom battled against the Mamluks, who invaded in 1266 and took 40,000 Armenians captive, including Hetoum's son, Leo, at the Disaster of Mari. Hetoum was able to ransom his son, by conceding territory to the Egyptians. In May 1268 Antioch (virtually an Armenian dependency) was also overrun and dismantled by the Egyptians. Hetoum abdicated in 1270 in favor of his son Leo II, and lived out the rest of his life in a monastery, as a Franciscan monk.A True Auction Environment -Auctions start at $.99 with No Minimums and No Reserves.FULL UNCONDITIONAL GUARANTEE OF AUTHENTICITYIf the buyer feels that the coin received is not as represented - just return the coin and the buyer will be fully reimbursed for the cost of the coin; the original shipping charge; and the cost to ship the coin back... No Questions Asked. If the buyer is not happy, please let me know, and I will do what I can to make it right.If you have any questions regarding this auction, please I will be more than happy to provide you with a response.Visit My eBay Store: Frascatius Ancient CoinsFor those new to ancient coins, please see my eBay guide:FAQ - Beginning Ancient Coin Collectors .SHIPPING: To the U.S. = $3.00 Insured Flat Rate International = $4.50 Insured Flat Rate Multiple items may be grouped at no additional charge at the above rates. All items will be carefully packaged, protected & insured (private insurance). [xsellxgallery] read more

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