Andronikos II Palaiologos, Gold, Nomisma Hyperpyron, Constantinople, 1294-1320
Obverse
Virgin orans within city walls connecting four groups of towers.
Symbol
|M to left of Virgin, large and B ligatured to right. between towers above.
Reverse
Christ standing at center blessing the kneeling emperors Andronikos II, bearded, left, and Michael IX, beardless, right. IC̅ XC̅ in left and right fields above emperors’ heads. Circular legend visible to left and right.
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Obverse
Virgin orans within city walls connecting four groups of towers.
Symbol
|M to left of Virgin, large and B ligatured to right. between towers above.
Reverse
Christ standing at center blessing the kneeling emperors Andronikos II, bearded, left, and Michael IX, beardless, right. IC̅ XC̅ in left and right fields above emperors’ heads. Circular legend visible to left and right.
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| Accession number | BZC.2004.5 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 24.0 mm |
| Weight | 4.18 g |
| Relation of Dies | 6:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
From Simon Bendall, March 2004
Commentary
DOC 5.1:138, table 13, siglon 127. This coin is probably from the 1996 “Bulgarian Hoard.”