Byzantine Empire Hyperpyron - Andronikos II and Michael IX, 1295 – 1320

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Byzantine Empire Byzantine Empire
Currency First Hyperpyron Nomisma (1092)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination Hyperpyron
Year 1295 – 1320
Rulers Andronikos II Palaiologos (1282–1328) , Michael IX Palaiologos (1295–1320)
Composition Gold
Shape Concave
Technique Hammered (scyphate)
Weight (g) 3.18
Demonetized Yes

Description

Hyperpyron from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 1295 to 1320. Struck in Gold. Measures 0 mm and weighs 3.18 g.

Obverse
Bust of Mary within city walls, both hands raised
Reverse
Andronicus on left and Michael on right, kneeling to left and right of Christ, who crowns them.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1295-1320) 

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