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Andronicus II Palaeologus, with Michael IX. 1282-1328. AV Hyperpyron (24mm, 4.15 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Stuck 1294-1303. Good VF.Electronic Auction 616 Byzantine, Gold Estimate: $ 300 |
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Andronicus II Palaeologus, with Michael IX. 1282-1328. AV Hyperpyron (24mm, 4.15 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Stuck 1294-1303. Half-length facing figure of the Theotokos, orans, within city walls with six towers; sigla: C(?) | •/*/N / Christ standing facing, crowning Andronicus and Michael, kneeling to left and right respectively, both wearing loros. DOC Class IIa 235-261 var. (unlisted sigla); PCPC 127 (cf. sigla 188-89 for similar right side sigla on hyperpyra of four towers); SB 2396. Toned, clipped. Good VF. Andronicus well-struck on the reverse. |
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