Andronicus II Palaeologus, 1282-1328. Hyperpyron (Electrum, 22 mm, 4.16 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis, 1282-1294. Bust of Virgin Mary, orans, within city walls furnished with six groups of towers; to left, A; to right, Π. Rev. 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; in field to right, IC / XC; to left, name of the emperor. SB 2326. Double struck from worn dies, otherwise, very fine.
From a European collection, formed before 2005.
Price realized | 250 CHF |
Starting price | 50 CHF |