Corinth Coin: 2014 16
Collection:   Corinth
Type:   Coin
Name:   2014 16
Title:   Frankish Copper/Bronze Denier of William I or Guy II de la Roche, Thebes Mint (AD 1280 - AD 1308)
Year:   2014
Coin Number:   16
Period:   Frankish
Material:   AE
Denomination:   denier
Mint:   Thebes
Authority:   William I or Guy II de la Roche
Comments:   Counterfeit. Very badly worn. Clearly visible "h" on reverse provides general identification.
Region:   Duchy of Athens
Provenance Region:   Duchy of Athens
Obverse Legend:   G D[UX] A[TH]EN[E]S
Obverse Type:   Cross pattée, slightly flaring
Reverse Legend:   THE[BA]NI [CIVI]S
Reverse Type:   Castle gate, closed annulets
Axis Clock:   9
Weight Description:   .505
Weight:   .505
Diameter:   18
Chronology:   AD 1280 - AD 1308
Context:   Temple E, Southeast, context 52
Findspot Description:   Temple E, Southeast, E. 123.71, N. 1073.23, El. 85.43, Temple E, Southeast, context 52, .
Elevation:   85.43
Area:   Temple E, Southeast
Reference:   Metcalf pl. 42.
Site:   Corinth
City:   Ancient Corinth
Country:   Greece
Masl:   85.43m.
References:   Basket: Temple E, Southeast, context 52