Andronicus II Palaeologus, with Michael IX, 1282-1328. Hyperpyron (Electrum, 26 mm, 4.23 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis. Bust of Virgin Mary, orans, within city walls furnished with six groups of towers. Rev. A/N/Δ/R[...]N[...] - X/M[...]Δ[...]Π[...]T[...] Christ blessing Andronicus II and Michael IX, kneeling to left and right, respectively; in fields, IC - XC. SB 2396. Struck from somewhat worn dies as usual and with a flan crack, otherwise, good very fine.

From the collection of Prof. Dr. Hans-Ulrich Geiger, privately acquired from Nomos AG (Dr. R. Maly) on 20 May 1974 (with collector's ticket).