John II Orsini (Epiros), Billon, Denier Tournois, Arta, 1323-1335
Obverse
IOS-DESPOTVS around castle.
Reverse
DE-ARTA-CASTRV around cross.
Obverse
IOS-DESPOTVS around castle.
Reverse
DE-ARTA-CASTRV around cross.
| Accession number | BZC.2007.6.70 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 0.97 g |
| Relation of Dies | 6:00 |
| Shape | Cup |
Acquisition History
From S. Bendall, 19 July 2007. From Longuet’s “Salonica Hoard.”
Commentary
Shea notes: The coin is badly worn, possible cross to the left of the castle and an indeterminable feature to the right. IOB 2” in J. Baker’s classification.
S. Bendall, “Longuet’s Salonica Hoard Re-Examined,” no. 24D.
J. Shea, “Longuet’s ‘Salonica Hoard’ and the Mint of Thessalonike in the Mid-Fourteenth Century,” 329, no. 70.
J. Baker, “Coinage, Monetary Policy and Monetary Economy in Greece, 1204–ca. 1350,” 310.
G. Schlumberger, Numismatique de l’Orient latin, plate 73, no. 16.