Andronicus II Palaeologus. 1282-1328. Æ Trachy (22mm, 1.18 g, 6h). Thessalonica mint.CNG Feature Auction 115 Byzantine, Bronze Sold For $ 5 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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Andronicus II Palaeologus. 1282-1328. Æ Trachy (22mm, 1.18 g, 6h). Thessalonica mint. Half-length bust of Archangel Michael facing, holding scepter / Half-length busts of Andronicus and St. Demetrius; between them, the Hetoimasia (= Prepared Throne of the Second Coming), topped with large patriarchal cross. Bendall, “A Second Palaeologan Numismatic Representation of the Hetoimasia,” in NumCirc CXIII.4 (August 2005), no. 1 (this coin); DOC –; LPC –; PCPC –; LBC –; SB –. Brown patina, edge split, a few light scratches. VF. Extremely rare. |