© Pedro Branco (CC BY)
© Pedro Branco (CC BY)
Denier Tournois - John of Gravina ND
| Billon | 0.8 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Achaea (Frankish Greece) |
|---|---|
| Prince | John of Gravina (1318-1333) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1318-1333 |
| Value | 1 Denier |
| Currency | Denier (1205-1432) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.8 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#155436 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
+ DE CLARENCIA, chatel annulet either side, gothic letter m below.
Lettering: "DE CLARENCIA"
Comment
The quality of the coinage struck during Johns reign and that of his sucessor Robert of Taranto (AD 1333-1364) deteriorated dramatically.The coins from this period are most often found very crudely struck.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of John of Gravina, who was the Prince of Achaea from 1318 to 1333. The Principality of Achaea was a Frankish state that was established in the 13th century in the Peloponnese region of Greece, and it was known for its unique blend of French and Greek cultures. The coin itself is made of billon, a type of alloy that is composed of a mixture of metals, and it weighs 0.8 grams.
