Andronikos II Palaiologos, Copper, Assarion, Thessalonike, 1282-1328
Obverse
Uncertain.
Reverse
Emperor standing and holding scepter cruciger in right hand.
Symbol
Two six-pointed stars in left field.
Obverse
Uncertain.
Reverse
Emperor standing and holding scepter cruciger in right hand.
Symbol
Two six-pointed stars in left field.
| Accession number | BZC.2007.6.11 |
|---|---|
| Catalogue ID | as DOC 5.2: plate 46, nos. 811–15 |
| Ruler | Andronikos II Palaiologos |
| Date of Reign | 1282–1328 |
| Metal | Copper |
| Denomination | Assarion |
| Mint | Thessalonike |
| Date | 1282 – 1328 |
| Diameter | 17.0 mm |
| Weight | 0.98 g |
| Relation of Dies | 6:00 |
| Shape | Cup |
Acquisition History
From S. Bendall, 19 July 2007. From Longuet’s “Salonica Hoard.”
Commentary
Not included by Longuet in his original publication of the hoard.
LPC 212, no. 14
S. Bendall, “Longuet’s Salonica Hoard Re-Examined,” no. 9C.
J. Shea, “Longuet’s ‘Salonica Hoard’ and the Mint of Thessalonike in the Mid-Fourteenth Century,” 318, no. 4 (type C).