John II Orsini (Epiros), Billon, Denier Tournois, Arta, 1323-1335
Obverse
Uncertain. Traces of inscription.
Reverse
Traces of inscription around the edge. Cross in center.
Obverse
Uncertain. Traces of inscription.
Reverse
Traces of inscription around the edge. Cross in center.
| Accession number | BZC.2007.6.68 |
|---|---|
| Ruler | John II Orsini (Epiros) |
| Date of Reign | 1323–1335 |
| Metal | Billon |
| Denomination | Denier Tournois |
| Mint | Arta |
| Date | 1323 – 1335 |
| Diameter | 18.0 mm |
| Weight | 0.46 g |
| Relation of Dies | 6:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
From S. Bendall, 19 July 2007. From Longuet’s “Salonica Hoard.”
Commentary
Bendall (p. 153) believed that the poor conditions and slight curve of this coin were the results of its being overstruck, but he could not identify any signs of this overstrike.
H. Longuet, “Une trouvaille de monnaies des Paléologues,” no. 27.
S. Bendall, “Longuet’s Salonica Hoard Re-Examined,” no. 24B.
J. Shea, “Longuet’s ‘Salonica Hoard’ and the Mint of Thessalonike in the Mid-Fourteenth Century,” 329, no. 68.
G. Schlumberger, Numismatique de l’Orient latin, plate 13, no. 16.