Michael VIII Palaeologus. 1261-1282. AV Hyperpyron Nomisma (27mm, 4.25 g, 6h). Constantinople mint.Electronic Auction 467 Byzantine, Gold Sold For $ 225. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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Michael VIII Palaeologus. 1261-1282. AV Hyperpyron Nomisma (27mm, 4.25 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Half-length figure of the Theotokos, orans, within city walls with six towers; sigla: (four pellets) above θ | (four pellets) above θ / Michael facing, kneeling slightly right and being presented by archangel Michael to Christ seated facing to right and holding book of the Gospels. Cf. DOC V 22; PCPC 5 (sigla 64 var. [θs only]); SB 2243. Areas of toning. VF. |