Byzantine Empire, Andronicus II Palaeologus, 1272 - 24 May 1328 A.D.
BZ113983. Bronze trachy, DOC V 583; Bendall PCPC 115; Grierson 1409; LPC p. 50, 23; SBCV 2348; Sommer -, gF, green patina, uneven strike, edge ragged with splits, scyphate, 1.984g, 20.4mm, 180o, Constantinople mint, Nimbate facing half-figure of Archangel Michael; reverse Andronicus standing facing, cruciform scepter in right hand, akakia in left hand; first specimen of this type held by FORVM; scarce
Under Andronicus II the empire permanently declined. His grandson, Andronicus III, rebelled and defeated him. He was forced to abdicate, retired as a monk and died 13 Feb 1332.