Byzantine. Andronicus II Palaeologus. Gold Hyperpyron. 1325-1334 #sherborne 91g (BW 580)

91g (BW 580)

the celebration of the Secular Games at the end of every century since the founding of Rome culminated during the reign of Philip I

Warwickshire regiment

Minerva leaning on shield holding spear and victory

Mounted on a bar for wear

Byzantine. Andronicus II Palaeologus. Gold Hyperpyron. 1325-1334 #sherborne 91g (BW 580)Byzantine 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