Michael VIII Palaeologus. 1261-1282. AV Hyperpyron Nomisma (27mm, 4.07 g, 6h). Class IIIb. Constantinople mint.Electronic Auction 459 Byzantine, Gold Sold For $ 250. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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Michael VIII Palaeologus. 1261-1282. AV Hyperpyron Nomisma (27mm, 4.07 g, 6h). Class IIIb. Constantinople mint. Half-length figure of the Theotokos, orans, within city walls with six towers; sigla: A | K / 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 14 (sigla 67); PCPC 5 (sigla 67); SB 2243. Typical striking weakness, a couple of edge splits. VF. |