It may not be the best example but I am happy that my first purchase of the year is coin from such a significant period in history. The coin was issued in the Principality of Achea during the rule of William of Villehardouin (1246 - 1278). Period of Franco rule in the Peloponaise, in spite of Byzance.
I happen to have a Greek Crusader piece - bought it years ago before I knew what I was looking at: Crusader Greece - Epirus John II Orsini, r. 1323-1335 (1325) Arta Mint, AE Denier, 18.53mm x 1 gram Obv.: +IOhS DESPOTVS, cross within inner circle Rev.: (+D)E ART(A C)ASTRV, around castle Ref.: Roberts 5338
