Byzantine Empire – Gold Hyperpyron of Andronicus II & Michael IX (c. AD 1294-1320) | NGC Choice XF (Strike 3/5, Surface 4/5)

Hold the twilight of the Byzantine Empire in the palm of your hand. Struck in Constantinople at the dawn of the 14th century, this scalloped Hyperpyron captures the empire’s dual monarchy in dazzling high relief: the Virgin Mary stands protectively before the city walls, while Christ, enthroned, bestows divine authority on Andronicus II and his son Michael IX. Graded Choice Extremely Fine by NGC, the piece retains crisp facial detail and lustrous original surfaces—scarce for a coin that spent seven centuries at the crossroads of crusaders, merchants, and emperors.

 Minted during a period of political struggle and artistic renaissance, it bridges the classical world and the early Renaissance.

 The conjoined imperial and sacred imagery embodies the theocratic heart of Byzantium—perfect for thematic collections of Christian art in coinage.

NGC certified - A 3/5 strike with a 4/5 surface means strong detail and attractive gold patina without the high-price jump of Mint State specimens.

 At ~4.1 g of nearly pure medieval gold, it carries intrinsic value alongside numismatic prestige.

Add a tangible fragment of Constantinople’s fading glory—before these scarce Hyperpyron retreat deeper into advanced collections.