Andronikos II Palaiologos, Gold, Nomisma Hyperpyron, Constantinople, 1303-1320
Obverse
Virgin orans within city walls connecting four groups of towers.
Symbol
to left of Virgin, P to right.
Reverse
Christ at center blessing the kneeling figures of Andronikos II, bearded, left, and Michael IX, beardless, right. IC̅ XC̅ in left and right fields above emperors’ heads.
PΛICPOΛI-[ ]V[ ]
Obverse
Virgin orans within city walls connecting four groups of towers.
Symbol
to left of Virgin, P to right.
Reverse
Christ at center blessing the kneeling figures of Andronikos II, bearded, left, and Michael IX, beardless, right. IC̅ XC̅ in left and right fields above emperors’ heads.
PΛICPOΛI-[ ]V[ ]
| Accession number | BZC.2001.4 |
|---|---|
| Ruler | Andronikos II Palaiologos |
| Date of Reign | 1294-1320 |
| Associated Authority | Michael IX Palaiologos |
| Metal | Gold |
| Denomination | Nomisma Hyperpyron |
| Mint | Constantinople |
| Date | 1303 – 1320 |
| Diameter | 22.0 mm |
| Weight | 4.12 g |
| Relation of Dies | 6:00 |
| Shape | Cup |
Acquisition History
Purchased from A. H. Baldwin’s Selection, London
Commentary
The reverse legend is probably AVTOKPATOPEC-POMAIΩN, often found with these sigla. See DOC 5.1:138, table 13, siglon 156.
The coin is probably from the 1996 “Bulgarian hoard”; see S. Bendall, “Some Thoughts on the Silver Coinage of Manuel I and John II of Trebizond in the Light of a Recent Hoard.”