Andronicus II Palaeologus AV Hyperpyron. Constantinople, struck AD 1282-1295. Nimbate and draped bust of the Virgin, orans, within the walls of Constantinople / Andronicus kneeling right at the feet of Christ, who stands facing, laying hand on Andronicus' head, and holding Gospels. DOC 220 (same dies); Sear 2326. 4.13g, 26mm, 6h.
Very Fine; die shift, areas of flatness.
From a private American collection;
Acquired from Ariadne Galleries Inc., New York.