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Denier Tournois - Guy II de La Roche THEBE CIVIS ND
| Billon | 0.79 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Athens (Catalan colonies) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Guy II de la Roche (1294-1308) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1294-1308 |
| Value | 1 Denier |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.79 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#265056 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Legend around châtel tournois
Lettering: +:THEBE: CIVIS:
Translation: of the City of Thebes
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during a time of great political and economic change in the Duchy of Athens, which was a Catalan colony in Greece. The coin was minted during the reign of Guy II de La Roche, who was the Duke of Athens from 1294 to 1308. This period saw significant economic growth and cultural exchange between the Catalans and the local Greek population, which is reflected in the coin's design and inscriptions. The coin features the image of Guy II de La Roche on one side and the inscription "THEBE CIVIS" (Citizen of Thebes) on the other, highlighting the blending of cultures and the importance of trade and commerce in the region.