Andronicus II Palaeologus, 1282-1328. Hyperpyron (Gold, 26 mm, 3.92 g, 6 h), class I, Constantinople, 1282-1294. Bust of the Virgin orans within the city walls furnished with six groups of towers; in upper field, sigla B/X; four pellets flanking Virgin Mary on the lower fields. Rev. ANΔPO-NIKOC EN XΩ ΔECΠOT'/ IC-XC Andronicus on left, nimbate and kneeling right, blessed by Christ, nimbate, standing facing on right, holding Book of Gospels. Bendall, Sigla 27. DOC 229-230. SB 2326. Usual flat areas, and slightly off-centered reverse, otherwise, good very fine.
Price realized | 250 CHF |
Starting price | 125 CHF |