TYPE Byzantine Empire, Andronikos II Palaiologos (1282-1328 AD), gold hyperpyron of Constantinople, 3.34g DESCRIPTION . Obv: Bust of Virgin with arms spread, within circular representation of the walls of Constantinople with 6 groups of towers, flanked by sigla Rev: Christ standing between kneeling emperor and co-emperor Michael IX, blessing each with one hand, Greek legend IC - XC REFERENCE: SB 2396 GRADING: AVF, usual crude strike, toned reddish gold ORDER INFO: B2097, $135