Andronikos II with Michael IX Palaeologus (Restored Empire), 1294 – 1320 AD

Basilikon, Constantinople circa 1304-1320 AD, AR 21 mm, 2.17 g. IC XC KVPIЄ BOHΘЄI Full-length figure of Christ, cruciformly nimbate with pellets in each cross arm, bearded, seated upon backless throne, wearing tunic and kolobion, r. hand outstretched in benediction and l. hand holding Gospels. Rev. AVTOKPATO PЄCPOMAION Full-length figures of emperors Andronikos and Michael, holding labarum; Andronikos, bearded, wearing divitision, loros, maniakion, and stemma with pendilia, r. hand resting at chest; Michael, beardless, wearing divitision, loros, maniakion, and stemma with pendilia, l. hand resting at chest. Sear 2402. LBC 767-73. DOC 513-40. PCPC 167.
Lovely light iridescent tone, insignificant areas of weakness,
otherwise good very fine