Lot 171
Andronicus I Comnenus. Gold Hyperpyron (4.40 g), 1183-1185. Constantinople. (MHP) ΘV, The Virgin enthroned facing, holding facing bust of the Holy Infant. Reverse: ANΔPONIKO ΔECΠOTHC, Andronicus standing facing, holding labarum and globus cruciger, being crowned by Christ, holding Gospels; above and in right field, barred IC XC. DOC 1; SB 1983. Nice bold strike that is seldom seen with complete legends. NGC grade AU; Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5. Edge crimps. Estimated Value $700 - UP
Ex The William Oldknow Collection.
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