Watch List notes:

Andronicus II and Michael IX Hyperpyron. ; Andronicus II and Michael IX Hyperpyron; 1282-1320 AD. Constantinople, 1303-1320 AD and later, Hyperpyron, 3.08g. Obv: Bust of the Virgin, orans, within walls of Constantinople. Rx: Andronicus, on l., and Michael, on r., kneeling on either side of Christ, who crowns both emperors; legend reads AVTOKPATOP for Michael. Extremely rare, less than 20 recorded. Ex HJB Buy or Bid Sale 148, lot 36, February 2006.Despite areas of soft striking, this is the best struck example of this issue we have ever handled . EF