Andronicus III Palaeologus, 1328-1341. Half Basilikon (Silver, 18 mm, 0.94 g, 6 h), heavy series, Constantinople. O AΓIOC ΔHMHTPIOC Nimbate St. Demetrius standing facing, holding spear and shield; to right, lis. Rev. M/P- Θ/Υ ΑΝΔPONHK Andronicus standing facing, being crowned by the Virgin Mary to right. DOC 867-868 var. SB 2476 var. Similar to Stack's, 12 February 2009, 3341. Extremely rare. Very fine.
From the Iconodule Collection.