Andronicus II Palaeologus, with Michael IX. 1282-1328. AV Hyperpyron Nomisma (26mm, 3.95 g, 6h). Class IIa. Constantinople mint. Struck circa 1294-1303.Electronic Auction 488 The Collection of a Philhellene, Gold Sold For $ 275. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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Andronicus II Palaeologus, with Michael IX. 1282-1328. AV Hyperpyron Nomisma (26mm, 3.95 g, 6h). Class IIa. Constantinople mint. Struck circa 1294-1303. Half-length facing figure of the Theotokos, orans, within city walls with six towers; sigla: uncertain / Christ standing facing, crowning Andronicus and Michael, kneeling to left and right respectively. Cf. DOC 235-61; PCPC 127 (uncertain sigla); LPC p. 62, 1; SB 2396. Clipped, areas of flat strike, light scratches. Near VF. |