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BYZANTINE COINS

Andronicus II Palaeologus, 1282-1328. Hyperpyron (Gold, 25mm, 4.20 g 6), Constantinople, 1282-1294. Bust of the Virgin orans within the city walls furnished with six groups of towers; in lower field, B/M - M. 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. Attractively toned. Very fine.