Andronikos II Palaiologos, Gold, Nomisma Hyperpyron, Constantinople, 1294-1320
Obverse
Virgin orans within city walls connecting four groups of towers.
Symbol
to left of Virgin, to right. above right between two groups of towers.
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 at left; legend at right struck off-flan.
ΛIIΛII
Obverse
Virgin orans within city walls connecting four groups of towers.
Symbol
to left of Virgin, to right. above right between two groups of towers.
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 at left; legend at right struck off-flan.
ΛIIΛII
| Accession number | BZC.2004.6 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 26.0 mm |
| Weight | 3.89 g |
| Relation of Dies | 6:00 |
| Shape | Cup |
Acquisition History
From Simon Bendall, March 2004, from the “Bulgarian hoard,” 1996
Commentary
This coin has an unknown siglon.
The blundered legend at left on the reverse, ΛIIΛII, is for ANΔPONIKOC.