ANCIENT COINS. BYZANTINE. Mint of Constantinople, unless otherwise stated. Andronicus II with Andronicus III Paleologus (AD 1325-1334), Gold Hyperpyra (2), Virgin orans, within walls of Constantinople, sigla fleur de lys – A, rev Christ standing, blessing kneeling emperors, with clearly identifiable legends, 4.13g (S 2461); and similar, sigla BK – KΦ, 3.23g. Usual flan cracks, otherwise very fine. (2)
Estimate: £200-250