TheTrachyEnjoyer Posted December 25, 2022 · Member Share Posted December 25, 2022 (edited) Andronicus III Paleologus (A.D. 1328-1341) Silver Basilikon, 1.39g, 6h. Christ seated on high-backed throne, holding book of Gospels and flanked by sigla star – B. Standing figures of St Demetrius and emperor (DOC - , similar to 875/6; PCPC 197B; S 2472 var). Very fine. The mailman came today with a package…excited that my naumann wins finally arrived, I signed for the package and escaped from my family for a brief minute. Then I noticed the package came from England, not austria. To my surprise, the Baldwins invoice I had forgotten about arrived alongside my win…I quickly paid online although I am surprised Baldwins would ship before payment (not that I am complaining). This particular coin has a bit of history: 550€ Hammer at Helios Numismatik in 2010 Unsold 2013 at the new york sale, $950 estimate 675£ Hammer at Baldwins in 2013 And last week…drum roll please…Won at Baldwins for 100£ FullSizeRender.MOV This is one of the more pleasant examples in the sales archives — I already have one somewhat similar, not as nice and from a group lot You will notice it is a different coin (todays win posted again for ease of comparison) While the obverses share an identical design, Saint Demetrius on the reverse holds a cross on my most recent win whereas he has two open hands on the group lot find. Merry Christmas (eve)! Edited December 25, 2022 by TheTrachyEnjoyer 17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nerosmyfavorite68 Posted December 25, 2022 · Member Share Posted December 25, 2022 That's an exciting Christmas arrival. Congrats! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hrefn Posted December 25, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted December 25, 2022 Christmas came a day early. Congratulations on the great addition to the collection, and the winning bid at about 10% of the sale price a decade ago. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnus Maximus Posted December 26, 2022 · Member Share Posted December 26, 2022 That is quite a nice coin. I’d like to get a basilikon one day. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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