Andronicus II Palaeologus, with Michael IX. 1282-1328. AR Basilikon (19mm, 2.15 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Struck 1294-1320. Christ enthroned facing, raising right hand in benediction and holding book of the gospels; sigla: • | • / Andronicus II and Michael standing facing, holding between them a labarum on base, with circle beneath the plaque. DOC 507-24; LPC p. 66, 2; PCPC 167.2; SB 2402. Toned with hints of iridescence, areas of flat strike. VF.
From the Collection of a Philhellene, with tickets of Harlan J. Berk and Ephesus Numismatics.