Byzantine coin of Andronicus II, 1282-1328. Obverse: bust of the Virgin Mary; she has a halo; she raises her hands in prayer; to left, a pattern of dots, possibly meant to be letters; to right, it says ‘ΘV’. Reverse: two figures, standing and facing front; to left, Andronicus II; to right, Michael IX, his son and co-emperor; between them, they hold a long cross.

• History Of Use

  “Trachy” (denomination); Sear# 2417.

• Narrative

  The donor lent this coin to David Sear previously, to be photographed for the Sear catalogue.

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• Type of Item coin
• Culture Byzantine
• Material bronze metal
• Measurements height 0.3 cm, diameter 2.6 cm (overall)

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• Previous Owner David Herman
• Received from David Herman

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• Made in Istanbul, Constantinopolis

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• Creation Date between 1295 and 1320
• Ownership Date before February 2, 2015
• Acquisition Date on February 2, 2015

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• Item Classes metalwork
• Condition fair
• Accession Number 3095/1590