Michael VIII Palaeologus. 1261-1282. AV Hyperpyron (23.5mm, 4.18 g, 6h). Class IIa. Constantinople mint. VF.

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Lot: 823. Estimated: $ 200

Byzantine, Gold

Sold For $ 375. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Michael VIII Palaeologus. 1261-1282. AV Hyperpyron (23.5mm, 4.18 g, 6h). Class IIa. Constantinople mint. Half-length figure of the Theotokos, orans, within city walls with six towers; sigla: P | M / Michael kneeling slightly right, being presented by the Archangel Michael, standing behind, to Christ, seated facing to right, holding scroll; no sigla. DOC Class IIa 2-16 var. (unlisted sigla); PCPC 4.2 (sigla 45); SB 2242. Lightly toned, slight roughness, light deposits. VF. Clear sigla.

Ex Carroll F. Wales Collection (Morton & Eden 35, 11 December 2008), lot 418 (part of).


Closing Date and Time: 17 April 2024 at 14:34:00 ET.

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