TYPE Byzantine Empire, Andronikos II Palaiologos (1282-1328 AD), bronze trachy, Thessalonika mint (DO Class XXIV)
DESCRIPTION .
Obv: Two circles bisected by 3 lines
Rev: Andronikos and Michael holding together cross in circle on long staff, Greek legend DES AN HA [...]
REFERENCE: SB 2458, LPC 232-6, DO 778-9
GRADING: AF / F+, mixed dark patina, small hairline crack, rare
ORDER INFO: B1966, $88
Another rare issue with a mysterious reverse design, typically described simply as "circles bisected by lines". Crude strikinng prevents discerning real detail, here as in the two published Dumbarton Oaks specimens.