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Basilikon: CM.606-2016

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Ruler: Andronicus II (1282-1328)
Ruler: Michael IX Palaiologos (1294-1320) (Inferred)
Mint: Constantinople

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Categories

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (2016-11-21) by Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG

Dating

1294 - 1320

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter 19.9 mm Weight 2.03 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Christ, facing.

  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Full-length figures of Andronicus and Michael, facing, draped, cross between them.

  • Text: ANKOCO?I MX??HVO?
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.606-2016
Primary reference Number: 243167
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Audit data

Created: Monday 17 August 2020 Updated: Wednesday 21 July 2021 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Basilikon" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/243167 Accessed: 2024-12-22 22:32:25

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