Andronicus II Palaeologus, with Andronicus III. 1282-1328. AV Hyperpyron (24mm, 3.97 g, 6h). Class IIb. Constantinople mint. 1325-1328 (or later). Half-length figure of the Theotokos, orans, within city walls with four towers; sigla: •/lis | A / Christ standing facing, crowning Andronicus II and Andronicus III, kneeling to left and right respectively. DOC 494-497; PCPC 185 (sigla 4); SB 2461. Clipped, flan cracks, graffiti. VF.
From the Conti Collection, purchased from Harlan J. Berk, Ltd.