Andronikos II Palaiologos, Gold, Nomisma Hyperpyron, Constantinople, 1325-1328
Obverse
Virgin orans within city walls connecting four groups of towers.
Symbol
B to left of Virgin, K to right.
Obverse
Virgin orans within city walls connecting four groups of towers.
Symbol
B to left of Virgin, K to right.
Reverse
Christ standing at center blessing Andronikos II and Andronikos III, both bearded and kneeling. IC̅ XC̅ in left and right fields above emperors’ heads. Circular legend begins at left but goes off flan at right.
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Accession number | BZC.2004.7 |
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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 | 25.0 mm |
Weight | 4.32 g |
Relation of Dies | 6:00 |
Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
From Simon Bendall, March 2004, from the “Bulgarian hoard,” 1996
Commentary
Compare to DOC 5.1:140, table 14, siglon no. 7.