Lot 2716
Sale 128 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Description
Andronicus II Palaeologus, (1282-1328 A.D.), gold hyperpyron 26mm, (4.08 g), Constantinople mint, struck 1282-1295, obv. half-length figure of the Virgin Mary, orans, within city walls with six towers, C/NC flanking Virgin, rev. Andronicus kneeling right, being blessed by Christ standing facing; C/N to right, uncertain siglon NC possibly between emperor and Christ's feet, (S.2326, DOC 220 var. (sigla); PCPC 91, LPC p.34, 1). Very fine with typical weakness in areas.
Ex Dr L.J. Sherwin Collection, from M.R. Roberts February 10, 1983 previously from Dolphin Coins.
- Estimate
- $300
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $360