Assarion - Andronikos III (Constantinopolis) ND (1328-1341) front Assarion - Andronikos III (Constantinopolis) ND (1328-1341) back
Assarion - Andronikos III (Constantinopolis) ND (1328-1341) photo
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Assarion - Andronikos III Constantinopolis ND

 
Copper 1.47 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states)
Emperor
Andronikos III Palaiologos (1328-1341)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1328-1341
Value
Assarion (1⁄768)
Currency
Second Hyperpyron Nomisma (env. 1300-1367)
Composition
Copper
Weight
1.47 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#155013
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Cross fleury with pellet in each quarter. No inscription.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Assarion coin of Andronikos III (Constantinopolis) ND (1328-1341) from the Byzantine Empire is that it features an image of the emperor on the obverse side, while the reverse side bears an image of the Virgin Mary holding the infant Jesus. This coin was made of copper and weighs 1.47 grams.