Michael VIII Palaeologus. 1261-1282. AV Hyperpyron (23.5mm, 4.07 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Half-length figure of the Theotokos, orans, within city walls with six towers; sigla: Φ | Φ / Michael kneeling slightly right, being presented by the Archangel Michael, standing behind, to Christ, seated facing to right, holding Gospels; no sigla. DOC IIb var. (unlisted sigla); PCPC 5 (sigla 66); SB 2243. Some luster, thin flan crack, hairlines. Good VF. Excellent detail for issue.

From the Bellwether Collection.


Closing Date and Time: 4 October 2023 at 15:58:00 ET.

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