Andronikos II Palaiologos, Gold, Nomisma Hyperpyron, Constantinople, 1325-1328
Obverse
Virgin orans within city walls connecting four groups of towers.
Symbol
Pellet to left and right of Virgin. B K above and between towers to left and right.
Obverse
Virgin orans within city walls connecting four groups of towers.
Symbol
Pellet to left and right of Virgin. B K above and between towers to left and right.
Reverse
Christ standing at center blessing Andronikos II, right, and Andronikos III, left, both bearded. IC̅ XC̅ in left and right fields above emperors’ heads. Circular legend at left. Right inscription illegible.
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Accession number | BZC.2004.10 |
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Ruler | Andronikos II Palaiologos |
Date of Reign | 1325–1328 |
Associated Authority | Andronikos III Palaiologos |
Metal | Gold |
Denomination | Nomisma Hyperpyron |
Mint | Constantinople |
Date | 1325 – 1328 |
Diameter | 22.0 mm |
Weight | 4.34 g |
Relation of Dies | 6:00 |
Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
From Simon Bendall, March 2004, from the “Bulgarian hoard,” 1996
Commentary
See DOC 5.1:140, siglon no. 9.