Andronicus II Palaeologus. 1282-1328. Æ Trachy (20mm, 1.26 g, 6h). Thessalonica mint.

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Lot: 455. Estimated: $ 100

Byzantine, Bronze

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Andronicus II Palaeologus. 1282-1328. Æ Trachy (20mm, 1.26 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. 2 (this coin); DOC –; LPC –; PCPC –; LBC –; SB –. Green and brown patina. Near VF. Extremely rare.

From the collection of Simon Bendall.


Closing Date and Time: 29 July 2020 at 12:31:20 ET.

All winning bids are subject to an 18% buyer’s fee.