TYPE Byzantine Empire, Andronikos II Palaiologos (1282-1328 AD), gold hyperpyron of Constantinople, 3.33g DESCRIPTION . Obv: Bust of Virgin with arms spread, within circular representation of the walls of Constantinople with 4 groups of towers, flanked by sigla Rev: Christ standing between kneeling emperor and co-emperor Michael IX, blessing each with one hand, Greek legend ANDRONIKOS MIHAIL DESP (almost full, but part blundered) REFERENCE: SB 2396 GRADING: AVF / VF, typical uneven stike ORDER INFO: B1736, $190