Byzantine Empire Basilikon - Andronicus II / Michael IX, 1295 – 1320
Information
Country
Byzantine Empire
Byzantine Empire
Currency
Second Hyperpyron Nomisma
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Basilikon - Andronicus II / Michael IX
Year
1295 – 1320
Rulers
Andronikos II Palaiologos
(1282–1328)
, Michael IX Palaiologos
(1295–1320)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
1.65
Diameter (mm)
20
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Basilikon - Andronicus II / Michael IX from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 1295 to 1320. Struck in Silver. Measures 20 mm and weighs 1.65 g.
- Obverse
- Christ enthroned facing on backless throne, wearing nimbus cruciger, pallium and colobium, right hand raised in benediction, book of Gospels in left; IC-XC across fields
- Reverse
- Andronicus II bearded and Michael IX, each standing facing, wearing crown, saccos and loros, holding labarum between them with circle on shaft below banner (Autocrator (Emperor) of the Romans)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1295-1320) | — |
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