Andronicus II Palaeologus, with Michael IX. 1282-1328. AV Hyperpyron Nomisma (21mm, 2.75 g, 6h). Class IIb. Constantinople mint. Struck 1303-1320 (and later).Electronic Auction 488 The Collection of a Philhellene, Gold Sold For $ 250. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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Andronicus II Palaeologus, with Michael IX. 1282-1328. AV Hyperpyron Nomisma (21mm, 2.75 g, 6h). Class IIb. Constantinople mint. Struck 1303-1320 (and later). Half-length facing figure of the Theotokos, orans, within city walls with four towers; sigla: B | retrograde B / Christ standing facing, crowning Andronicus and Michael, kneeling to left and right respectively. Cf. DOC 416-451; PCPC 128 (sigla 142); LPC p. 62, 1; SB 2396. Clipped, areas of flat strike, graffiti in reverse margin. VF. |