Andronicus II Palaeologus, with Michael IX, 1282-1328. Hyperpyron (Electrum, 25 mm, 3.96 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis, 1294-1320. Bust of Virgin Mary, orans, within city walls furnished with six groups of towers. Rev. Christ, flanked by IC - XC, blessing Andronicus II and Michael IX, kneeling to left and right, respectively; to left and right, name of the emperors. SB 2396. Struck from somewhat worn dies and with a graffito on the reverse, otherwise, very fine.

From a European collection, formed before 2005.