Watch List notes:

Andronicus II Palaeologus AV Hyperpyron. Constantinople, struck AD 1282-1295. Nimbate and draped bust of the Virgin, orans, within the walls of Constantinople; B and X above, diamond pattern of four pellets to either side below / Andronicus kneeling right at the feet of Christ, who stands facing, laying hand on Andronicus' head, and holding Gospels. DOC 230 (same dies); Sear 2326. 4.12g, 26mm, 6h.

Very Fine; struck from worn and/or loose dies. Highly lustrous.

From a private American collection;
Acquired from Ariadne Galleries Inc., New York.