Andronikos III Palaiologos, Copper, Assarion, Thessalonike, 1328-1341
Obverse
Three-quarter view bust of nimbate military saint. Symbol in left field.
Reverse
Unclear.
Obverse
Three-quarter view bust of nimbate military saint. Symbol in left field.
Reverse
Unclear.
| Accession number | BZC.2007.6.66 |
|---|---|
| Ruler | Andronikos III Palaiologos |
| Date of Reign | 1328–1341 |
| Metal | Copper |
| Denomination | Assarion |
| Mint | Thessalonike |
| Date | 1328 – 1341 |
| Diameter | 20.0 mm |
| Weight | 1.2 g |
| Relation of Dies | 6:00 |
| Shape | Cup |
Acquisition History
From S. Bendall, 19 July 2007. From Longuet’s “Salonica Hoard.”
Commentary
Shea notes: “The reverse has signs of at least two earlier designs. Two borders are visible, and there are fragments of two standing figures.” This is still slightly cup-shaped, which may point to its belonging with earlier types in the hoard.
H. Longuet, “Une trouvaille de monnaies des Paléologues,” no. 24.
S. Bendall, “Longuet’s Salonica Hoard Re-Examined,” no. 23.
J. Shea, “Longuet’s ‘Salonica Hoard’ and the Mint of Thessalonike in the Mid-Fourteenth Century,” 329, no. 66 (type U).