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Andronicus II Palaeologus, 1272 - 24 May 1328 A.D.

Joint rule as junior emperor with Michael (his father), 1272 - 11 December 1282 A.D.

Joint rule as senior emperor with Michael IX (his son), 21 May 1295 - 12 October 1320 A.D.

Joint rule with Andronicus III (his grandson), 2 February 1325 - 24 May 1328 A.D.

Under Andronicus II the empire permanently declined. Tax revenues dropped, the treasury was depleted, the army was drastically cut, and Turkish tribes overran most of Asia Minor. His son was co-emperor but died in 1320. After Andronicus II did not select his popular grandson, Andronicus III as heir, he rose in revolt. Even after they agreed to reign jointly, they were again at war. In 1328, the grandson took the city by surprise. At first Andronicus II retained his titles and his home in the palace. In 1330, however, forced into a monastery, he retired as the monk Anthony. Old and blind, he died 13 February 1332 A.D. Coinage may have been issued in his name until his death.


Byzantine Empire, Andronicus II & III, Joint reign 2 February 1325 - 24 May 1328 A.D.
Click for a larger photo The faces of Christ and the emperors are well struck and clear on the reverse, which is rare on this very crudely struck type.
SH38638. Gold hyperpyron, DOC V 502, SBCV 2461, VF, irregular and cracked flan, weight 3.089 g, maximum diameter 25.3 mm, die axis 180o, Constantinople mint, 2 Feb 1325 - 1328 or possibly to 1330 A.D.; obverse Nimbate Virgin Mary orans, within city walls, four castles forming walls, 3 pellets over K left, 3 pellets over X right; reverse Andronicus II on left and Andronicus III on right kneel facing, Christ stands behind, blessing, hands over heads; clear faces of Christ and the emperors on the reverse which is rare on this crudely struck type; $375.00 (€311.25)

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BZ10819. Bronze trachy, SBCV 2393, VF, weight 1.21 g, maximum diameter 20.4 mm, die axis 0o, Thessalonica mint, obverse large six pointed star, but appears to be a reverse brockage; reverse Andronicus standing facing, large B left and right, left retrograde; very rare; $110.00 (€91.30)

Byzantine Empire, Andronicus II Palaeologus and Michael IX, 21 May 1295 - 12 October 1320 A.D.
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BZ14456. Bronze trachy, SBCV 2459; DOC V 780 - 783, aVF, weight 1.021 g, maximum diameter 21.3 mm, die axis 180o, Thessalonica mint, 1295 - 1320 A.D.; obverse Palaeologan monogram; reverse three-quarter length figures of Andronicus (left) and Michael, holding fleur de lis on staff between them; scarce; $80.00 (€66.40)


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