Andronicus II Palaeologus, with Michael IX. 1282-1328. AV Hyperpyron (24.5mm, 4.23 g, 6h). Class IIb. Constantinople mint. Struck 1303-1320.Electronic Auction 478 Byzantine, Gold Sold For $ 225. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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Andronicus II Palaeologus, with Michael IX. 1282-1328. AV Hyperpyron (24.5mm, 4.23 g, 6h). Class IIb. Constantinople mint. Struck 1303-1320. Half-length figure of the Theotokos, orans, within city walls with four towers; sigla: M | (retrograde B) / Christ standing facing, crowning Andronicus and Michael, kneeling to left and right, respectively. DOC –; PCPC 128 (sigla 15); SB 2396. Toned, typical areas of weak strike at periphery, small flan crack. VF. |