Sale: CNG 69, Lot: 1900. Estimate $300.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 8 June 2005.  Sold For $400. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

MICHAEL VIII Palaeologus. 1261-1282. AV Hyperpyron (4.08 gm, 6h). Constantinople mint. Bust of the Virgin within city walls with six towers; \ \ above / Michael standing facing, being presented by St. Michael, who stands behind him, to Christ enthroned left, holding scroll. DOC V 7 var. (star on rev.); Bendall 4, sigla 32; SB 2242. Good VF for type, graffiti in obverse margin. ($300)