Lot 4108

Sale 139 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Description

Andronicus II and Michael IX, (1295-1320), gold hyperpyron (scyphate), Constantinople Mint, (4.12 g), obv. bust of Virgin within city walls and four towers, control letters (sigla) K and N to left and right, rev. Andronicus II and Michael IX to left and right with Christ standing between both emperors, most of the partial legend downwards of each emperor, (cf.S.2396, Bendall PCPC 128, type sigla 175, cf.DOC 244). Weak in places as usual, otherwise good very fine and very scarce.

Ex Rudolph Pekarek Collection. With collector's packet c.1930s.

Estimate
$500
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$800

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