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Byzantine Empire, Andronicus II Palaeologus and Michael IX, 21 May 1295 - 12 October 1320 A.D.
Michael IX Palaiologos was acclaimed co-emperor in 1281 and was crowned in 1294 or 1295. In 1300, he was sent at the head of Alanian mercenaries against the Turks in Asia Minor, and in 1304 - 1305 he was charged with dealing with the rebellious Catalan Company. After the murder of the Catalan commander Roger de Flor, he led the Byzantine troops (augmented by Turks and 5,000 - 8,000 Alans) against the Catalans, but was defeated and wounded. Michael IX was also ultimately unsuccessful against Theodore Svetoslav of Bulgaria in 1307, concluding peace in 1307 and marrying his daughter to the Bulgarian emperor. In 1311, Michael IX was defeated by Osman I. Michael IX eventually retired to Thessalonica, where he died in 1320.SH18348. Silver basilikon, cf. DOC V 528; B-D LPC p. 88, 35; Grierson 1307; Ratto 2239; SRCV 2402; Sommer 80.3, VF, Constantinople (Istanbul, Turkey) mint, weight 2.133g, maximum diameter 21.3mm, die axis 180o, 1304 - 12 Oct 1320 A.D.; obverse KVIIΛ - IOHΘEI, Christ enthroned facing, right hand raised in benediction, Gospels in left hand, IC - XC (Greek abbreviation for Jesus Christ ) flanking head, large pellet above each arm of the throne (sigla); reverse AVTOKRATO-PEI POMAION (clockwise from upper right), Andronicus and Michael standing facing, each holding labarum on base between them, O on shaft below banner; scarce; SOLD
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