1 Hyperpyron, Byzantine Empire, 1282 - 1328
1 Hyperpyron, Byzantine Empire, 1282 - 1328
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- Description (Brief)
- One (1) hyperpyron coin, Andronicus II Palaeologus
- Byzantine Empire, 1282 - 1328
- Obverse Image: Bust of the Virgin orans within city walls with six groups of towers.
- Obverse Text: N/A
- Reverse Image: Andronicus on left kneeling in worship before Christ standing on right.
- Reverse Text: N/A
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- coin
- date made
- 1282 - 1328
- maker
- Andronicus II Emperor of Byzantium
- place made
- Turkey: İstanbul province, Istanbul
- Physical Description
- gold (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 3.8 cm x 2.8 cm; 1 1/2 in x 1 3/32 in
- ID Number
- NU.68.159.4962
- catalog number
- 68.159.4962
- accession number
- 283645
- Credit Line
- Estate of Josiah K. Lilly
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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