132, Lot: 260. Estimate $200. Sold for $350. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

MICHAEL VIII, Palaeologus. 1261-1282. AV Hyperpyron (25mm, 4.20 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Bust of the Virgin orans within city walls with six groups of towers; A-A / Michael kneeling before seated Christ who holds scroll, and supported by Saint Michael. DOC V 10-12 var. (no siglon on reverse); SB 2242. Good VF for the issue.