John II Orsini (Epiros), Billon, Denier Tournois, Arta, 1323-1335
Obverse
IOS-DESPOTVS around castle.
Reverse
ARTA-CASTRV around cross.
Obverse
IOS-DESPOTVS around castle.
Reverse
ARTA-CASTRV around cross.
| Accession number | BZC.2007.6.67 |
|---|---|
| Ruler | John II Orsini (Epiros) |
| Date of Reign | 1323–1335 |
| Metal | Billon |
| Denomination | Denier Tournois |
| Mint | Arta |
| Date | 1323 – 1335 |
| Diameter | 15.0 mm |
| Weight | 0.52 g |
| Relation of Dies | 6:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
From S. Bendall, 19 July 2007. From Longuet’s “Salonica Hoard.”
Commentary
Shea notes: “This coins is possibly of IOA type” in J. Baker’s classification, since “a circle is visible on the right of the castle.”
H. Longuet, “Une trouvaille de monnaies des Paléologues,” no. 26.
S. Bendall, “Longuet’s Salonica Hoard Re-Examined,” no. 24A.
J. Shea, “Longuet’s ‘Salonica Hoard’ and the Mint of Thessalonike in the Mid-Fourteenth Century,” 329, no. 67.
J. Baker, “Coinage, Monetary Policy and Monetary Economy in Greece, 1204–ca. 1350,” 310.
G. Schlumberger, Numismatique de l’Orient latin, plate 13, no. 16.