Andronikos II Palaiologos, Billon, Tournesion (Tornese), Constantinople, 1282-1328
Obverse
Three-quarter figures of Andronikos II Palaiologos and military saint. Emperor holds labarum scepter in right hand and akakia in left hand. Saint holds cross scepter in left hand. No inscription.
Reverse
Cross potent with X at intersection. Inscription between two circular lines.
NPΩNIKOCΔECΠOC
Obverse
Three-quarter figures of Andronikos II Palaiologos and military saint. Emperor holds labarum scepter in right hand and akakia in left hand. Saint holds cross scepter in left hand. No inscription.
Reverse
Cross potent with X at intersection. Inscription between two circular lines.
NPΩNIKOCΔECΠOC
| Accession number | BZC.2006.13 |
|---|---|
| Ruler | Andronikos II Palaiologos |
| Date of Reign | 1282–1328 |
| Metal | Billon |
| Denomination | Tournesion (Tornese) |
| Mint | Constantinople |
| Date | 1282 – 1328 |
| Diameter | 19.0 mm |
| Weight | 0.63 g |
| Relation of Dies | 12:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
LHS Sale 97, 10 May 2006, lot 262, from Protonatarios collection
Commentary
This is the second known specimen after PCPC 29, no. 95 (cited in DOC 5.1:148, siglon no. 4).