Lot 264: Byzantine Empire, Andronicus II Palaeologus, with Andronicus III AV Hyperpyron (Scyphate)

Date: 1282-1328 AD

Obverse: Half-length figure of the the Theotokos (Virgin Mary), orans, within city walls with four towers; three pellets over K X flanking
Reverse: Christ standing facing, crowning Andronicus II and Andronicus III kneeling to either side

Atributtion: Sear Byz. 2396

Grade: Very Fine

Weight: 3.24 grs.

Measure: 23.67 mm.

Notes:
A nice example of this later and crude gold issue

• Offered By: VAuctions
• Lot #: 264
• Listing #: 196366
• Closed: Thursday, September 13, 2012 7:55:20 PM CT
• Estimate: $500