Andronikos III Palaiologos, Copper, Assarion, Thessalonike, 1328-1341
Obverse
Andronikos III Palaiologos standing and holding in right hand and B in left hand.
Reverse
Unclear.
Obverse
Andronikos III Palaiologos standing and holding in right hand and B in left hand.
Reverse
Unclear.
| Accession number | BZC.2007.6.73 |
|---|---|
| Ruler | Andronikos III Palaiologos |
| Date of Reign | 1328–1341 |
| Metal | Copper |
| Denomination | Assarion |
| Mint | Thessalonike |
| Date | 1328 – 1341 |
| Diameter | 17.0 mm |
| Weight | 0.58 g |
| Relation of Dies | 6:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
From S. Bendall, 19 July 2007.
Commentary
This coin and BZC.2007.6.72 are additions to the hoard, replacing two coins that were lost.
LPC 224, no. 32.
S. Bendall, “Longuet’s Salonica Hoard Re-Examined,” no. 27.
J. Shea, “Longuet’s ‘Salonica Hoard’ and the Mint of Thessalonike in the Mid-Fourteenth Century,” 330, no. 73 (Addition 2), and 297 for history for the hoard and the two additions.