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Michael VIII, 1261-1282. Bronze Trachy Nomisma (2.98g), Thessalonica. Large fleur-de-lis florencĂŠe. Rev. Michael stg. facing, crowned and wearing loros and holding large cross and akakia, small lis florencĂŠe in l. field. DOC 187-90 (Class XV); PCPC 84; Bendall-Donald (Michael VIII) T. 16; Sear-Bendall 2309. Very Fine for the issue and rare. Estimated Value ............................................................... $100 - 150
Andronicus II, 1282-1328. bronze trachy (1.31g), Thessalonica. Two large wings. Rev. Half-length figure of Andronicus II facing beneath canopy. DOC 745-8; Sear-Bendall 2385. Very Fine/ good very fine and rare, dark brown patina. Estimated Value ............................................................... $150 - 225 The Christov Family Collection.
The Christov Family Collection CNG 63 (2003), lot 1719, The Christov Family Collection.
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Michael VIII, 1261-1282. bronze trachy (2.12g), Thessalonica. Flower of eight petals. Rev. Facing half-length figures of Michael VIII, on l., and the Virgin, nimbate, on r., holding between them large patriarchal cross, two stars in upper field. DOC 152-4; Sear-Bendall 2311. Fine and rare. Estimated Value ............................................................... $150 - 225
The Christov Family Collection CNG 63 (2003), lot 1721, The Christov Family Collection.
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John II, 1280-1297. Silver Asper (2.56g). Obv. As previous. Rev. John stg. facing, crowned, holding labarum and gl. cr., three pellets on labarum shaft, three more in inner l. field, manus Dei in upper r. field. BMC pp. 274-5, 77-84.; Retowski 13 ff.; SearBendall 2609. Very Fine, toned. Estimated Value ............................................................... $150 - 200
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Andronicus II, 1282-1328. bronze trachy (1.54g), Thessalonica. Six-petaled flower. Rev. Andronicus II stg. facing, holding large B in each hand. DOC 789-92; Sear-Bendall 2393. About Extremely Fine for the type and rare, smooth dark patina, irregular flan. Estimated Value ............................................................... $600 - 800 The Christov Family Collection.
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Andronicus II, 1282-1328. Bronze Trachy Nomisma (1.21g), Thessalonica. Half-length figure of St. Demetrius facing, nimbate and in military attire, holding spear over l. shoulder, large B in field to l. Rev. Winged figure of Andronicus stg. facing, crowned and wearing loros, holding model of the city of Thessalonica in r. hand and scepter in l. DOC 849-51 (Class XLIV); PCPC 255; LPC p. 210, 11; Sear-Bendall 2370. Fine/very fine, rare and interesting. Estimated Value ............................................................... $100 - 150
Andronicus II, 1282-1328. bronze trachy (1.47g), Constantinople. Christ stg. facing between B - B. Rev. Andronicus II enthroned facing, holding large patriarchal cross and akakia. DOC 573-4; Sear-Bendall 2341. Very Fine and rare, dark patina. Estimated Value ................................................................. $75 - 125
Andronicus II and Michael IX, 1295-1320. billion tornese (0.69g), Constantinople. Inscription around plain cross within circle. Rev. Andronicus II and Michael IX stg. facing, holding long cross between them. DOC V, p. 148, 8 var; Sear-Bendall 2409 var. Nearly Very Fine and extremely rare, possibly unique. Estimated Value ............................................................... $600 - 800
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