Andronikos II Palaiologos, Copper, Trikephalon (Aspron Trachy), Constantinople, 1282-1328
Obverse
Standing Virgin orans.
Reverse
Andronikos II Palaiologos with forked beard standing at left in loros and crowned by military saint, possibly St. Michael, at right.
Obverse
Standing Virgin orans.
Reverse
Andronikos II Palaiologos with forked beard standing at left in loros and crowned by military saint, possibly St. Michael, at right.
| Accession number | BZC.1999.16 |
|---|---|
| Ruler | Andronikos II Palaiologos |
| Date of Reign | 1282–1328 |
| Metal | Copper |
| Denomination | Trikephalon (Aspron Trachy) |
| Mint | Constantinople |
| Date | 1282 – 1328 |
| Diameter | 23.0 mm |
| Weight | 1.9 g |
| Relation of Dies | 12:00 |
| Shape | Cup |
Acquisition History
From A. H. Baldwin’s, November 1999
Commentary
As D. R. Sear, Byzantine Coins and Their Values, no. 2357a. See also K. Dochev, “Nepyblikvani medni moneti na Paleologite [Monnaies inédites des Palélologues (1258–1453)],” 12, no. 1, and idem, Moneti i parichno obrŭshtenie v Tŭrnovo XI–XIV v., 137–38, no. 3, plate 17.2.
See DOC 5.1:151, table 18A, no. 30.