Andronicus II Palaeologus, with Michael IX. 1282-1328. AV Hyperpyron (26mm, 4.90 g, 6h). Thessalonica mint. Struck 1303-1320.

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Andronicus II Palaeologus, with Michael IX. 1282-1328. AV Hyperpyron (26mm, 4.90 g, 6h). Thessalonica mint. Struck 1303-1320. Half-length figure of the Theotokos, orans, within city walls with four towers; sigla: M | Ψ / Christ standing facing, crowning Andronicus and Michael kneeling to left and right, respectively. DOC –; LPC p. 62, 1; PCPC 208, sigla –; LBC –; SB –. Toned, edge splits. VF. Rare.

From the collection of Simon Bendall.

Peter Donald notes one other example with these sigla, from his collection and currently at Princeton.

Closing Date and Time: 29 July 2020 at 12:32:40 ET.

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