CNG 93, Lot: 1412. Estimate $500. Sold for $750. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Andronicus III Palaeologus. 1328-1341. AR Half Basilikon (16mm, 0.85 g, 6h). Heavy series. Constantinople mint. St. Demetrius standing facing, holding spear and resting shield on ground / Andronicus standing facing, being crowned by Virgin, standing left. DOC 867-8; SB 2476. VF, tone, porous. Extremely rare.