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ID:
15880
Type:
Byzantine
Region:
BYZANTINE EMPIRE
Issuer:
Andronicus II, Palaeologus
Date Ruled:
AD 1282-1328
Metal:
Bronze
Denomination:
Trachy
Date Struck:
1282-1328
Diameter:
21.9 mm
Weight:
1.923 g
Die Axis:
6 h
Obverse Legend:
Ο/ΑΓ/ΙΟ/Σ − ∆/ΜΗ/ΤΡ (partly in monogram, obscured)
Obverse Description:
Nimbate bust of Saint Demetrius facing, holding small cross to his breast in right
Reverse Legend:
M / ΘV right
Reverse Description:
The Virgin on the right blessing Andronicus, on left holding a cross-scepter, star above, large reversed B below center
Mint:
Thessalonica
Primary Reference:
SBCV 2360
Reference2:
DO V 825 ff.
Reference3:
Grierson 1429
Reference4:
Bendall PCPC 250
Photograph Credit:
FORUM ANCIENT COINS
Source:
http://www.forumancientcoins.com/catalog/roman-and-greek-coins.asp?zpg=14742
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