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2431Basilica (coins)  

Scope note

  • Byzantine, silver coins. They were first introduced in 1304 CE by Andronikos II Palaiologos (1282-1328 CE). They weighed ca. 2 gr. and were officially traded at a rate of 1:12 gold hyperpyra. They were replaced towards the end of the 14th c. CE by the stavrata.

Source

  • Grierson & Bellinger 1999

Contributor

  • Katsiadakis Helen (AA)

Creator

  • Iakovidou Athena (AA)

Notation

  • 2431

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https://humanitiesthesaurus.academyofathens.gr/dyas-resource/Concept/2431

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