Byzantine - Andronicus II and III - Gold Hyperpyron > Lot No. 335

Description:
Circa 1303-1320 AD. Andronicus II and III, AV Hyperpyron, Constantinople, Obv: Bust of the Virgin Orans within the walls of Constantinople. Rev: Andronicus on left and Andronicus on right, kneeling to left and right of Christ, who crowns both emperors; IC-XC to left and right of Christ's head.

Measurements:
3.19 grams.

Condition:
Fine.

References:
Sear 2461.

Comments notes:
The reverse is not quite clear so that this could possibly be an issue of Andronicus II and Michael IX (S. 2396).

Estimate: £100 - 150 (EUR 120 - 190; USD 160 - 240)

Auction date: Thursday 9th September 2010 at The Swedenborg Hall 20-21 Bloomsbury Way
London WC1A 2TH