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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
References:
  • DOC V 554
  • Bendall 94A
  • SB 2327
Provenances:
  • Wildwinds.com
  • CNG
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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