Andronicus II Palaeologus, with Michael IX. 1282-1328. AR Basilikon 
or Weight for Basilika (2.77 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. 

Andronicus and Michael standing facing, holding patriarchal cross 
between them.
+XAP/AGMACEP/ TOKAT AB/OLIKVBD/LLV in five lines across field, 
partially ligate. 

Bendall, Weights 22; PCPC 383. 
Good VF, typical flat areas, light graffiti on reverse. Extremely rare. 

Used with permission of CNG (cngcoins.com)
 Triton X, Lot: 867. Estimate $2500. 
Closing Date: Monday, 8 January 2007. 
Sold For $2000. 

The legend on the reverse of these coins translates as “Money from 
the Sacred Mint discredits false coin,” which seems to suggest that 
they are coin weights. The fact that they are left out of DOC V 
reinforces this view.