Michael VIII Palaeologus. 1261-1282. AV Hyperpyron (29mm, 4.19 g, 6h). Class IIa. Constantinople mint. Good VF.Electronic Auction 561 Byzantine, Gold Sold For $ 550. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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Michael VIII Palaeologus. 1261-1282. AV Hyperpyron (29mm, 4.19 g, 6h). Class IIa. Constantinople mint. Half-length figure of the Theotokos, orans, within city walls with six towers; sigla: A | A / Michael, wearing crown and loros, kneeling slightly right, being presented by the Archangel Michael, standing behind, to Christ, seated facing to right, holding scroll; sigla: •/• | •/•. DOC Class IIa 2-16 var. (unlisted sigla); PCPC 4 var. (same); SB 2242. Toned, graffiti at periphery, hairlines. Good VF. |