Michael VIII Palaeologus. 1261-1282. AV Hyperpyron (26.5mm, 4.26 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Half-length figure of the Theotokos, orans, within city walls with six towers; sigla: • | • / Michael kneeling slightly right, being presented by the Archangel Michael, standing behind, to Christ, seated facing to right, holding scroll; no sigla. DOC IIa var. (unlisted sigla); PCPC 4 (sigla 29); SB 2242. Lightly toned and lustrous, some faint hairlines. Good VF. Struck on a broad flan.


Closing Date and Time: 4 October 2023 at 15:57:40 ET.

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