Andronicus II Palaeologus, 1282-1328. Hyperpyron (Gold, 25 mm, 4.06 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis, 1282-1294. Bust of Virgin Mary, orans, within city walls furnished with six groups of towers. Rev. +/ANΔ[PO]/NHIKOC/ЄN Xω Δ/ЄCΠOTH/I ΠAΛI/AΛOΓO/C Nimbate Andronicus II crouching in proskynesis before Christ, standing facing, holding book in his left hand and placing his right hand on the head of the emperor. DOC 221. SB 2326. Minor graffiti and with an edge crack, otherwise, very fine.
Price realized | 300 CHF |
Starting price | 100 CHF |