Byzantine coin of Andronicus II, 1282-1328. Obverse: two figures, standing and facing front; to left, Andronicus II; to right, Michael IX, his son and co-emperor; between them, they hold a labarum, which is a military standard; to left, inscription says ‘IN’; to right, ‘M’. Reverse: cross, with pellets in each of its four quadrants; it is surrounded by a circular inscription, which says ‘ΔPONIK…DECΠOT’.

• History Of Use

  “Assarion” (denomination); Sear# 2430.

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• Type of Item coin
• Culture Byzantine
• Material bronze metal
• Measurements height 0.1 cm, diameter 2.0 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 3095/1609