Andronikos III Palaiologos, Copper, Assarion, Thessalonike, 1328-1341
Obverse
Palaiologan monogram.
Symbol
Star in left and right fields.
Reverse
Andronikos III Palaiologos riding right, with scepter cruciger in right hand.
Symbol
B in left field and star in right field.
Obverse
Palaiologan monogram.
Symbol
Star in left and right fields.
Reverse
Andronikos III Palaiologos riding right, with scepter cruciger in right hand.
Symbol
B in left field and star in right field.
| Accession number | BZC.2009.030 |
|---|---|
| Ruler | Andronikos III Palaiologos |
| Date of Reign | 1328–1341 |
| Metal | Copper |
| Denomination | Assarion |
| Mint | Thessalonike |
| Date | 1328 – 1341 |
| Diameter | 20.0 x 23.0 mm |
| Weight | 1.65 g |
| Relation of Dies | 6:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
From Baldwin's stock, 6 September, 2009
Commentary
The Palaiologan monogram is partly incuse. Sear, Byzantine Coins and Their Values, no. 2497, cited in DOC 5.1:171, table 22.
LPC 242, no. 13.