1 Hyperpyron, Byzantine Empire, 1282 - 1328

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One (1) hyperpyron coin, Andronicus II Palaeologus

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Byzantine Empire, 1282 - 1328

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Obverse Image: Bust of the Virgin orans within city walls with six groups of towers.

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Obverse Text: N/A

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Reverse Image: Andronicus on left kneeling in worship before Christ standing on right.

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Reverse Text: N/A

Date Made: 1282 - 1328

Maker: Andronicus II Emperor of Byzantium

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: Turkey: İstanbul province, Istanbul

See more items in: Work and Industry: National Numismatic Collection, Josiah K. Lilly Jr. Collection

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Credit Line: Estate of Josiah K. Lilly

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: NU.68.159.4962Catalog Number: 68.159.4962Accession Number: 283645

Object Name: coin

Physical Description: gold (overall material)Measurements: overall: 3.8 cm x 2.8 cm; 1 1/2 in x 1 3/32 in

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b3-3dfd-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_946481

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