Byzantine coin of Andronicus II, 1282-1328. Obverse: bust of the Virgin Mary, facing front; she has a halo; she raises her hands in prayer; to left and right, there are patterns of dots. Reverse: Andronicus II, standing and facing front; to left, he holds a long cross; to right, he holds a globus cruciger; to left, inscription says ‘AN…IN…IKIC…ECI…TH…M’.

• History Of Use

  “Tetarteron” (denomination); Sear# 2358.

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• Type of Item coin
• Culture Byzantine
• Material bronze metal
• Measurements height 0.1 cm, diameter 1.8 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 1282 and 1295
• Ownership Date before February 2, 2015
• Acquisition Date on February 2, 2015

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• Item Classes metalwork
• Condition fair
• Accession Number 3095/1597