{"product_id":"1198-1219-armenia-tram-levon-i-pcgs-ms62-cilician","title":"1198–1219 Armenia Tram Levon I – PCGS MS62 | Medieval Cilician Silver Coin","description":"\u003ch4 data-start=\"1631\" data-end=\"1711\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1636\" data-end=\"1711\"\u003e1198–1219 Armenia Tram – Levon I PCGS MS62 | High-Grade Medieval Silver\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1713\" data-end=\"2050\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"1717\" data-end=\"1757\"\u003eArmenian Tram of Levon I (1198–1219)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a historically significant coin from the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1802\" data-end=\"1833\"\u003eKingdom of Cilician Armenia\u003c\/strong\u003e, a medieval state that played a crucial role in trade and diplomacy between East and West. Certified \u003cstrong data-start=\"1935\" data-end=\"1948\"\u003ePCGS MS62\u003c\/strong\u003e, this example represents an unusually well-preserved specimen for a hammered silver coin of this era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2052\" data-end=\"2055\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"cktl3w\" data-start=\"2057\" data-end=\"2117\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2061\" data-end=\"2117\"\u003eHistorical Context – The Kingdom of Cilician Armenia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2119\" data-end=\"2335\"\u003eThe Kingdom of Cilician Armenia emerged as a powerful Christian state during the time of the Crusades. Positioned along key trade routes, it maintained strong connections with European powers and neighboring regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2337\" data-end=\"2568\"\u003eUnder the rule of \u003cstrong data-start=\"2355\" data-end=\"2396\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eLevon I of Armenia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, the kingdom reached a peak of political and economic strength. Levon I was crowned king in 1198, marking the formal recognition of Armenia as a kingdom by Western powers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2570\" data-end=\"2661\"\u003eCoins from this period reflect both economic activity and the kingdom’s Christian identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2663\" data-end=\"2666\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1xpc76q\" data-start=\"2668\" data-end=\"2697\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2672\" data-end=\"2697\"\u003eThe Tram Denomination\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2699\" data-end=\"2909\"\u003eThe Tram was the primary silver coin of Cilician Armenia and was widely used in regional trade. Its consistent silver content and recognizable design made it a trusted currency across the eastern Mediterranean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2911\" data-end=\"3035\"\u003eThese coins circulated alongside Crusader and Byzantine issues, illustrating the interconnected nature of medieval commerce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3037\" data-end=\"3040\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"57ckt3\" data-start=\"3042\" data-end=\"3065\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3046\" data-end=\"3065\"\u003eDesign Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3067\" data-end=\"3081\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3067\" data-end=\"3079\"\u003eObverse:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3082\" data-end=\"3208\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1urfxx7\" data-start=\"3082\" data-end=\"3140\"\u003eDepiction of \u003cstrong data-start=\"3097\" data-end=\"3138\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eLevon I of Armenia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"u3s9ft\" data-start=\"3141\" data-end=\"3182\"\u003eCrowned and often seated or enthroned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"116ln9k\" data-start=\"3183\" data-end=\"3208\"\u003eArmenian inscriptions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3210\" data-end=\"3264\"\u003eThe obverse emphasizes royal authority and legitimacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3266\" data-end=\"3280\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3266\" data-end=\"3278\"\u003eReverse:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3281\" data-end=\"3386\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5b8h08\" data-start=\"3281\" data-end=\"3310\"\u003eCross or religious symbol\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1m1le09\" data-start=\"3311\" data-end=\"3331\"\u003eArmenian legends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"8br11a\" data-start=\"3332\" data-end=\"3386\"\u003eDecorative elements reflecting Christian influence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3388\" data-end=\"3458\"\u003eThe reverse design highlights the kingdom’s strong religious identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3460\" data-end=\"3463\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"gqkziz\" data-start=\"3465\" data-end=\"3497\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3469\" data-end=\"3497\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3499\" data-end=\"3800\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1n39anx\" data-start=\"3499\" data-end=\"3531\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3501\" data-end=\"3512\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cilician Armenia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"15w7ovn\" data-start=\"3532\" data-end=\"3584\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3534\" data-end=\"3544\"\u003eRuler:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eLevon I of Armenia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"efmtnk\" data-start=\"3585\" data-end=\"3614\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3587\" data-end=\"3602\"\u003eDate Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1198–1219\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"dcpzv3\" data-start=\"3615\" data-end=\"3641\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3617\" data-end=\"3634\"\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tram\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"s46n2s\" data-start=\"3642\" data-end=\"3663\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3644\" data-end=\"3654\"\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"4e1wp3\" data-start=\"3664\" data-end=\"3693\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3666\" data-end=\"3682\"\u003eStrike Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hammered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1kdj40u\" data-start=\"3694\" data-end=\"3740\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3696\" data-end=\"3707\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 2.5–3.0 grams (varies)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"uxncxa\" data-start=\"3741\" data-end=\"3775\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3743\" data-end=\"3756\"\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 20–22 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ytmq3e\" data-start=\"3776\" data-end=\"3800\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3778\" data-end=\"3788\"\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e PCGS MS62\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3802\" data-end=\"3805\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1t37jcw\" data-start=\"3807\" data-end=\"3852\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3811\" data-end=\"3852\"\u003eUnderstanding MS62 for Medieval Coins\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3854\" data-end=\"3936\"\u003eA \u003cstrong data-start=\"3856\" data-end=\"3877\"\u003eMint State (MS62)\u003c\/strong\u003e medieval coin is exceptionally rare. This grade indicates:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3938\" data-end=\"4074\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1t57c2p\" data-start=\"3938\" data-end=\"3966\"\u003eNo wear from circulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"vz2k7r\" data-start=\"3967\" data-end=\"3994\"\u003eStrong surviving detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1pb2dtt\" data-start=\"3995\" data-end=\"4036\"\u003eMinor marks or planchet imperfections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"18pqusp\" data-start=\"4037\" data-end=\"4074\"\u003eClear and legible design elements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4076\" data-end=\"4236\"\u003eDue to the primitive minting techniques of the time, most medieval coins show significant wear or striking irregularities. An MS62 example is far above average.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"4238\" data-end=\"4241\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"a4s9hy\" data-start=\"4243\" data-end=\"4275\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4247\" data-end=\"4275\"\u003eWhy This Coin Is Special\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4277\" data-end=\"4306\"\u003eThis coin stands out because:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"4308\" data-end=\"4543\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1491tcj\" data-start=\"4308\" data-end=\"4344\"\u003eIt dates back over \u003cstrong data-start=\"4329\" data-end=\"4342\"\u003e800 years\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"71we1y\" data-start=\"4345\" data-end=\"4392\"\u003eIt is preserved in \u003cstrong data-start=\"4366\" data-end=\"4390\"\u003eMint State condition\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"v70btr\" data-start=\"4393\" data-end=\"4441\"\u003eIt represents a \u003cstrong data-start=\"4411\" data-end=\"4439\"\u003ekey Crusader-era kingdom\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"louoao\" data-start=\"4442\" data-end=\"4488\"\u003eIt features a historically important ruler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1l722w\" data-start=\"4489\" data-end=\"4543\"\u003eIt is certified by PCGS for authenticity and grade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4545\" data-end=\"4601\"\u003eCoins of this age rarely survive in such high condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"4603\" data-end=\"4606\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"16y2zws\" data-start=\"4608\" data-end=\"4632\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4612\" data-end=\"4632\"\u003eCollector Appeal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4634\" data-end=\"4677\"\u003eThe Levon I Tram is highly desirable among:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"4679\" data-end=\"4840\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"w78z60\" data-start=\"4679\" data-end=\"4711\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4681\" data-end=\"4709\"\u003eMedieval coin collectors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"19eykwa\" data-start=\"4712\" data-end=\"4740\"\u003eCrusader-era specialists\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"b5ys57\" data-start=\"4741\" data-end=\"4777\"\u003eArmenian numismatics enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"m53wcy\" data-start=\"4778\" data-end=\"4809\"\u003eEarly world coin collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1pj3q90\" data-start=\"4810\" data-end=\"4840\"\u003ePCGS-certified coin buyers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4842\" data-end=\"4915\"\u003eIts combination of age, history, and condition makes it a standout piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"4917\" data-end=\"4920\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1l1vfj8\" data-start=\"4922\" data-end=\"4945\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4926\" data-end=\"4945\"\u003eMarket Interest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4947\" data-end=\"5009\"\u003eDemand for high-grade medieval coins continues to grow due to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"5011\" data-end=\"5176\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1wcn7tt\" data-start=\"5011\" data-end=\"5045\"\u003eIncreasing collector awareness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1g4g7li\" data-start=\"5046\" data-end=\"5091\"\u003eLimited supply of well-preserved examples\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1035ydc\" data-start=\"5092\" data-end=\"5117\"\u003eHistorical importance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"z4i50j\" data-start=\"5118\" data-end=\"5176\"\u003eCross-collectibility with Crusader and Byzantine coins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5178\" data-end=\"5239\"\u003eMint State examples are particularly scarce and sought after.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"5241\" data-end=\"5244\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"pk9q8g\" data-start=\"5246\" data-end=\"5282\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5250\" data-end=\"5282\"\u003ePreservation \u0026amp; Certification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5284\" data-end=\"5319\"\u003eEncapsulation by \u003cstrong data-start=\"5301\" data-end=\"5309\"\u003ePCGS\u003c\/strong\u003e provides:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"5321\" data-end=\"5446\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1tau6ev\" data-start=\"5321\" data-end=\"5346\"\u003eVerified authenticity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"169rj8z\" data-start=\"5347\" data-end=\"5371\"\u003eProfessional grading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"c5byha\" data-start=\"5372\" data-end=\"5412\"\u003eProtection from environmental damage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"y6b5m5\" data-start=\"5413\" data-end=\"5446\"\u003eConfidence in the marketplace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5448\" data-end=\"5514\"\u003eMaintaining the coin in its holder ensures long-term preservation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"5516\" data-end=\"5519\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1u957ut\" data-start=\"5521\" data-end=\"5539\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5525\" data-end=\"5539\"\u003eConclusion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5541\" data-end=\"5850\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"5545\" data-end=\"5592\"\u003e1198–1219 Armenia Tram of Levon I PCGS MS62\u003c\/strong\u003e is an extraordinary example of medieval coinage, combining historical depth with exceptional preservation. As a Mint State coin from the Crusader era, it offers collectors a rare opportunity to own a piece of early Armenian history in outstanding condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5852\" data-end=\"5988\"\u003eFor collectors seeking ancient or medieval silver with strong historical significance, this coin represents a truly compelling addition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5990\" data-end=\"6200\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5990\" data-end=\"6200\"\u003eAll information provided is strictly for educational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. 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