Lot 5197

Sale 95 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes, The Robb Family Collection

Description

Andronicus II and Andronicus III, (1325-1328 or later), joint reign, gold hyperpyron (scyphate), Constantinople mint, (3.35 grams), obv. bust of Virgin within city walls and four towers, control letters N (reversed) X to left and right, rev. Andronicus II and Andronicus III to left and right with Christ standing between both emperors, traces of partial legend downwards of each emperor, (S.2461, Bendall PCPC cf.185 var.15, cf.DOC 503). Small flan, very weak in places as usual, otherwise fine - very fine.

Estimate
$200
Result Status
Passed in

Download session catalogue PDF