Andronikos II Palaiologos, Gold, Nomisma Hyperpyron, Constantinople, 1294-1320
Obverse
Virgin orans within city walls connecting four groups of towers.
Symbol
C 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. Circular legend beginning at right, blundered at left.
ΛVTOPΛ-POMIΛN
Obverse
Virgin orans within city walls connecting four groups of towers.
Symbol
C 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. Circular legend beginning at right, blundered at left.
ΛVTOPΛ-POMIΛN
| Accession number | BZC.2004.2 |
|---|---|
| Ruler | Andronikos II Palaiologos |
| Date of Reign | 1294–1320 |
| Associated Authority | Michael IX Palaiologos |
| Metal | Gold |
| Denomination | Nomisma Hyperpyron |
| Mint | Constantinople |
| Date | 1294 – 1320 |
| Diameter | 22.0 mm |
| Weight | 3.95 g |
| Relation of Dies | 6:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
Purchased from A. H. Baldwin’s, London
Commentary
The siglon is missing in DOC 5.1:138, table 13 (variant of siglon 156 with P). The coin is probably from the 1996 “Bulgarian hoard.”