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Byzantine Empire, Andronicus II Palaeologus, 1272 - 24 May 1328 A.D.
Under Andronicus II the empire permanently declined. His grandson, Andronicus III, rebelled and defeated him. He was forced to abdicate, retired as a monk and died 13 Feb 1332.BZ113983. Bronze trachy, DOC V 583; Bendall PCPC 115; Grierson 1409; LPC p. 50, 23; SBCV 2348; Sommer -, gF, green patina, uneven strike, edge ragged with splits, scyphate, weight 1.984 g, maximum diameter 20.4 mm, die axis 180o, Constantinople mint, sole reign, 1282 - 1295; obverse Nimbate facing half-figure of Archangel Michael; reverse Andronicus standing facing, cruciform scepter in right hand, akakia in left hand; first specimen of this type held by FORVM; scarce; $180.00 (€169.20)
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