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 to right at the feet of Christ, who stands facing, laying hand on Andronicus' head and holding Gospels. DOC 232 (same rev. die); Sear 2326. 4.19g, 30mm, 6h.

Near Extremely Fine; unusual flan shape, highly lustrous.

From the inventory of a UK dealer.