Two Rare Politikons

Sale: CNG 78, Lot: 1893. Estimate $500.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 14 May 2008.  Sold For $850. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Andronicus III Palaeologus. 1328-1341. BI Tornese (0.61 g, 6h). “Politikon” coinage. Constantinople mint. Facing bust of Virgin / Two three-quarter length facing figures of Andronicus III and St. Demetrius. DOC V 885; SB 2570. Near VF, toned, a little porous, traces of deposits. Very rare.