BYZANTINE EMPIRE, Andronicus I Comnenus (1183-1185 AD), Electrum Aspron Trachy, graded Extremely Fine by ACCS

Obv: The virgin orans standing facing on dais, wearing pallium and maphorium, medallion with nimble head of infant Christ on her breast, with the legend +KΘЄ ROHΘЄI and MHTHP (in monogram) and ΘV either side of head

Rev: Andronicus with forked beard, standing facing, wearing chlamys and holding labarum and akakia, crowned by Christ standing facing on right, holding book of Gospels in left hand, with the legend ANΔPONIKω ΔЄCΠOTH and IC – XC either side of head

Sear 1984 / BMC 3-4 / Ratto 2167
Electrum, 4.57 grams
NGC certification 5770454-011 MS die shift Strike 4/5 Surface 4/5
(Note: this is a photo certificate as the coin’s diameter is too large for a slab)
ACCS certification 60AC/B/O/OV

Included is a photo certificate of authenticity from the David R. Sear Ancient Coin Certification Service.