Andronikos II Palaiologos, Gold, Nomisma Hyperpyron, Constantinople, 1325-1328
Obverse
Virgin orans within city walls connecting four groups of towers.
Symbol
Ligature of Γ and Β to left of Virgin, Λ to right.
Reverse
Christ standing at center blessing Andronikos II, on right, and Andronikos III, on left, both bearded. Graffito on Christ’s robes. Traces of IC̅ XC̅ in left and right fields above emperors’ heads. Circular legend is blundered.
Obverse
Virgin orans within city walls connecting four groups of towers.
Symbol
Ligature of Γ and Β to left of Virgin, Λ to right.
Reverse
Christ standing at center blessing Andronikos II, on right, and Andronikos III, on left, both bearded. Graffito on Christ’s robes. Traces of IC̅ XC̅ in left and right fields above emperors’ heads. Circular legend is blundered.
| Accession number | BZC.2004.9 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 23.0 mm |
| Weight | 4.15 g |
| Relation of Dies | 6:00 |
| Shape | Cup |
| Graffiti | Graffito on Christ’s robes (reverse). |
Acquisition History
From Simon Bendall, March 2004, from the “Bulgarian hoard,” 1996
Commentary
This coin has an unpublished siglon.