TYPE Byzantine Empire, Andronikos III Palaiologos (1328-41 AD), bronze assarion, Thessalonika mint, class VI DESCRIPTION . Obv: St. Demetrius seated facing holding spear and shield Rev: Andronikos standing facing, holding two patriarchal crosses REFERENCE: SB 2485, DO 927-8, Ben 271 GRADING: G / F, irregular edge, scarce ORDER INFO: B2568, $42