Ancients
Andronicus II Palaeologus (1282-1328), with Michael IX. 1282-1328. AR basilikon weight (26mm, 2.50 gm, 6h). NGC XF 4/5 - 5/5. Constantinople, 1295-1320. + XAP - AΓMA - CЄΠ - TOKATAB - OΛIKY[BAI] - ΛΛV in five lines / Legend obscured, Andronicus and Michael standing facing, holding long cross between them. Sear --. DOC --. Bendall, Weights 22. PCPC 383. An extreme rarity, perhaps intended as standard weight to check other basilikons for possible clipping, forgeries, etc.
Ex CNG 84 (5 May 2010), lot 1643 (realized $1,700 hammer); Helios 2 (25 November 2008), lot 549.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 1500-2000 USD