Byzantine coin of Andronicus II, 1282-1328. Obverse: large cross, with ‘X’ at the centre; there is a ‘B’ in each quadrant of the cross. Reverse: two figures, standing and facing front; to left, Andronicus II; to right, Michael IX, his son and co-emperor; to left, inscription is difficult to decipher, but most likely says ‘CIHIAIU’; to right, it is illegible. Coin is slightly concave.

• History Of Use

  “Trachy” (denomination); Sear# 2426.

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• Type of Item coin
• Culture Byzantine
• Material bronze metal
• Measurements height 0.2 cm, diameter 2.4 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 3095/1591