Andronikos II Palaiologos, Gold, Nomisma Hyperpyron, Constantinople, circa 1303-1320
Obverse
Bust of Virgin within walls connecting four groups of towers.
Symbol
B to the left of Virgin, to right.
Reverse
Christ at center blessing Andronikos II, left, and Michael IX, beardless, right. IC̅ XC̅ in left and right fields above emperors’ heads. Blundered legend in right field, left legend is illegible.
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Obverse
Bust of Virgin within walls connecting four groups of towers.
Symbol
B to the left of Virgin, to right.
Reverse
Christ at center blessing Andronikos II, left, and Michael IX, beardless, right. IC̅ XC̅ in left and right fields above emperors’ heads. Blundered legend in right field, left legend is illegible.
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| Accession number | BZC.2002.17 |
|---|---|
| Ruler | Andronikos II Palaiologos |
| Date of Reign | 1282–1328 |
| Associated Authority | Michael IX Palaiologos |
| Metal | Gold |
| Denomination | Nomisma Hyperpyron |
| Mint | Constantinople |
| Date | circa 1303 – 1320 |
| Diameter | 25.0 mm |
| Weight | 2.77 g |
| Relation of Dies | 6:00 |
| Shape | Cup |
Acquisition History
From A.H. Baldwin's Stock, 6 September 2002
Commentary
On dating to 1303 rather than to 1310, see DOC 5.1:134.
Cf. PCPC 35, no. 128.2 (similar, but not these sigla; here sigla 142).