Andronicus IV Palaeologus. Usurper, 1376-1379. CU Assarion (14mm, 0.70 g, 12h). Uncertain provincial mint. Near VF.

CNG Feature Auction 132
Lot: 931. Estimated: $ 500

Byzantine, Copper

Sold For $ 8 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Andronicus IV Palaeologus. Usurper, 1376-1379. CU Assarion (14mm, 0.70 g, 12h). Uncertain provincial mint. (AN) within star pattern / Π within star pattern. DOC –; SB –. Dark brown and green patina. Near VF. Extremely rare. One of three known.

There is no other satisfactory Andronicus to attribute this extremely rare issue to for this period. Given the weight and fabric of this issue and the AN and Π monogram identifiers, the attribution to Andronicus IV (a rare ruler) has been made in conjunction with the input of a late Byzantine scholar.

The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 132 lots will be determined at the live online sale that will be held on 18-19 May 2026.

CNG Feature Auction 132 – Session Four – Lot 889-1124 will be held Tuesday afternoon, 19 May 2026 beginning at 2:00 PM ET.

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