Andronicus I Comnenus. 1183-1185. AV Hyperpyron (29.5mm, 4.34 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Near EF.

Electronic Auction 590
Lot: 778.
Closing Date: Jul 2 2025 10:00 ET

Byzantine, Gold

Estimate: $ 500

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Andronicus I Comnenus. 1183-1185. AV Hyperpyron (29.5mm, 4.34 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. The Theotokos enthroned facing, holding facing bust of the Holy Infant on lap / Andronicus standing facing, wearing loros, holding labarum and globus cruciger, being crowned by Christ, nimbate, holding Gospels. DOC 1; SB 1983. Toned, a few minor scratches, trace deposits. Near EF. An attractive and well-struck example.

Ascending to the throne at a relatively old age, Andronicus I devoted part of his administration to eliminating corruption within the bureaucracy. His tactics, however, were severe and ruthless. After a Norman sack of Thessalonica, a panic-stricken angry mob ultimately tortured and mutilated the emperor to death. Androncius reportedly suffered the torture well but ultimately perished, retaining as much of his dignity as possible. Thus his two year reign ended quite eventfully but ignominiously.

Closing Date and Time: 2 July 2025 at 14:19:00 ET.

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