Byzantine. Andronicus II Palaeologus. Gold Hyperpyron. 1325-1334 #sherborne arms of City of London

arms of City of London

Minerva leaning on shield holding spear and victory

Rifleman Bilbrough had an eventful war

surrounded by a palm wreath

8g of fine silver

Byzantine. Andronicus II Palaeologus. Gold Hyperpyron. 1325-1334 #sherborne arms of City of LondonByzantine Empire, Andronicus II Palaeologus, with Andronicus III (1325 1334), EL Hyperpyron, Obv. bust of Virgin Mary, orans, within city walls furnished with six groups of towers, Rev. Christ, flanked by IC XC, blessing Andronicus II and Andronicus III, kneeling to left and right, respectively, to left and right, names of the emperors surround 25mm approx. 4. 38g (SB 2461), Striking cracks to flan as pictured, but solid and intact. Clear struck