John II Orsini (Epiros), Billon, Denier Tournois, Arta, 1323-1335
Obverse
IOS-DESPOTVS around castle.
Reverse
DE-ARTA-CASTRV between two circles around cross.
Obverse
IOS-DESPOTVS around castle.
Reverse
DE-ARTA-CASTRV between two circles around cross.
| Accession number | BZC.2007.6.69 |
|---|---|
| Ruler | John II Orsini (Epiros) |
| Date of Reign | 1323–1335 |
| Metal | Billon |
| Denomination | Denier Tournois |
| Mint | Arta |
| Date | 1323 – 1335 |
| Diameter | 19.0 mm |
| Weight | 1.3 g |
| Relation of Dies | 6:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
| Undertype | Unidentifiable |
Acquisition History
From S. Bendall, 19 July 2007. From Longuet’s “Salonica Hoard.”
Commentary
Shea notes: “Two circles to left of the castle. A cross composed of four dots to the right. IOB 2” in J. Baker’s classification.
H. Longuet, “Une trouvaille de monnaies des Paléologues,” no. 28.
S. Bendall, “Longuet’s Salonica Hoard Re-Examined,” no. 24C.
J. Shea, “Longuet’s ‘Salonica Hoard’ and the Mint of Thessalonike in the Mid-Fourteenth Century,” 329, no. 69.
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.