BYZANTINE COINS
Andronicus II Palaeologus, 1282-1328. Hyperpyron (Gold, 27mm, 3.93 g 6), Constantinople, 1282-1294. Bust of the Virgin orans within the city walls furnished with six groups of towers. Rev. Andronicus on left, nimbate and kneeling right blessed by Christ standing facing on right, with decorated nimbus, holding Book of Gospels. DOC 224. SB 2326. A lovely example. Usual areas of weak striking, otherwise, good very fine.