CNG 90, Lot: 1965. Estimate $500. Sold for $1500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Andronicus II Palaeologus, with Michael IX. 1282-1328. AR Aspron Trachy (23mm, 1.30 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Struck 1272-1282. Bust of Christ Pantokrator facing; B B flanking / Michael and Andronicus standing facing, holding long cross between. DOC –; LBC –; PCPC 129 var. (no B B); SB 2397 var. (same). Near VF, toned. Very rare.