Andronikos II Palaiologos, Gold, Nomisma Hyperpyron, Constantinople, 1325-1328
Obverse
Virgin orans within city walls connecting four groups of towers.
Symbol
Γ to left of Virgin, six-pointed star to right.
Reverse
Christ standing at center blessing the kneeling figures of Andronikos II, right, and Andronikos III, left, both bearded. IC̅ XC̅ in left and right fields above emperors’ heads. Circular legend blundered at right.
ΛNΛPONIK
Obverse
Virgin orans within city walls connecting four groups of towers.
Symbol
Γ to left of Virgin, six-pointed star to right.
Reverse
Christ standing at center blessing the kneeling figures of Andronikos II, right, and Andronikos III, left, both bearded. IC̅ XC̅ in left and right fields above emperors’ heads. Circular legend blundered at right.
ΛNΛPONIK
| Accession number | BZC.2004.11 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 4.2 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, table 14, siglon no. 19.