Coin Information: Tantalus S/N 21628
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| Coin type: | Byzantine |
| Entered by: | wildwinds |
| Added on: | Nov 29, 2006 |
| Ruler: | Andronicus II |
| Coin: | Good VF Bronze BI Tornese - ANDRONKO (downwards to left) DECPO (downwards to right), Andronicus standing facing, holding cross-sceptre and akakia, crowned by manus Dei +KOMNHNOC O PALAIOLOGO - cross pattée with four pellets in quarters |
| Mint: | Constantinople |
| Wt./Size/Axis: | 0.64g / - / 11h |
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| Acquisition/Sale: | CNG 69 #1901 |
| Notes: | Nov 29, 06 - Byzantine.
ANDRONICUS II Palaeologus. 1282-1328. Sole reign, 1282-1295. Rare with complete legends. None of the references make note of the pellets in the quarters of the cross, even though some illustrated specimens clearly have them, and others apparently not. |
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