Michael VIII Palaeologus. 1261-1282. AV Hyperpyron (26mm, 4.12 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Good VF.

Electronic Auction 589
Lot: 769. Estimated: $ 300

Byzantine, Gold

Sold For $ 1 600. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Michael VIII Palaeologus. 1261-1282. AV Hyperpyron (26mm, 4.12 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Half-length facing figure of the Theotokos, orans, within city walls with six towers; sigla: A | Δ / 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 2-12 var. (unlisted sigla); PCPC 4 var. (unlisted sigla; but cf. sigla 14 for similar); SB 2242. Toned, scratch at periphery, deposits. Good VF.


Closing Date and Time: 18 June 2025 at 14:16:00 ET.

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