Michael VIII Palaeologus. 1261-1282. AV Hyperpyron (25mm, 4.20 g, 6h). Class IIa. Constantinople mint. Near EF.

Electronic Auction 531 – Session 2
Lot: 1252. Estimated: $ 400

Byzantine, Gold

Sold For $ 350. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Michael VIII Palaeologus. 1261-1282. AV Hyperpyron (25mm, 4.20 g, 6h). Class IIa. Constantinople mint. Half-length figure of the Theotokos, orans, within city walls with six towers; sigla: Λ/K | – / Michael facing, kneeling slightly right and being presented by archangel Michael to Christ, seated facing to right and holding scroll. DOC Class IIa var. (sigla unlisted); PCPC 4.3 (sigla 42); SB 2242. Typical striking weakness. Near EF.

From the S&S Collection.


Closing Date and Time: 26 January 2023 at 11:23:40 ET.

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