Andronicus II Palaeologus, with Michael IX, 1282-1328. Hyperpyron (Gold, 24 mm, 3.23 g, 6 h), Constantinople, 1303-1320. Bust of the Virgin, orans, within the city walls furnished with four groups of towers; B·-·B sigla across the lower field. Rev. A/N/Δ/N/IK/OS - M/ (fragmentary inscription) IX-XC Christ standing facing, crowning Andronicus II, on left, and Michael IX, on right, both kneeling. DOC 417-51. LPC p. 62, 1. PCPC 128 sigla 145. SB 2396. Well-centered and with light rose-gold toning. Very fine.
From the Trausnitz Collection, acquired from Münzhandlung Athena on 10 February 1999.