Byzantine Empire Hyperpyron - Andronikos II and Andronikos III, 1325 – 1328

Constantinopolis

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Byzantine Empire Byzantine Empire
Currency Second Hyperpyron Nomisma
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination Hyperpyron
Year 1325 – 1328
Rulers Andronikos II Palaiologos (1282–1328) , Andronikos III Palaiologos (1328–1341)
Composition Gold
Shape Cob
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 2.9
Diameter (mm) 22
Thickness (mm) 1
Demonetized Yes

Description

Hyperpyron from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 1325 to 1328. Struck in Gold. Measures 22 mm and weighs 2.9 g.

Obverse
Bust of the Virgin facing within city walls. Symbols: 3 dots over K left, 3 dots over X right.
Reverse
Andronicus II on left and Andronicus III on right kneeling facing, blessed by Christ standing behind them.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1325-1328) 

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