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Hyperpyron - Andronikos II

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Issuer Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states)
Emperor Andronikos II Palaiologos (1282-1328)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 1282-1294
Value Hyperpyron (1)
Currency First Hyperpyron Nomisma (1092-cca. 1300)
Composition Gold
Weight 4.2 g
Diameter 27 mm
Shape Concave
Technique Hammered (scyphate)
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
536320
References BCV# 2326
David R. Sear. Byzantine coins and their values. London, United Kingdom (3 volumes).

Obverse

Bust of Mary, hands raised (orans) within city walls punctuated by 6 sets of towers.

Reverse

Andronicus , nimbate at left kneeling before Christ at right, who is crowning him.

Script: Greek

Lettering:
ΑΝΔ
ΡΟΝΙΚΟ
ΙⲈΝ
ΔⲈςΠΟ
ΤΠϹ
...
IC XC

Translation:
Andronicus Despot
Jesus Christ

Mint

Constantinople, modern-day Istanbul, Turkey (476-1923)

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Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold Hyperpyron - Andronikos II
Leu Numismatik
Web Auction 27
Lot 2241
Internet Archive
9 Sep 2023 XF USD 3014.23
(CHF 2400.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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