Michael VIII Palaeologus. 1261-1282. AV Hyperpyron Nomisma (26mm, 4.21 g, 6h). Class IIa. Constantinople mint. Near EF.

CNG Feature Auction 121
Lot: 1149. Estimated: $ 400

Byzantine, Coin-in-Hand Video, Gold

Sold For $ 550. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Michael VIII Palaeologus. 1261-1282. AV Hyperpyron Nomisma (26mm, 4.21 g, 6h). Class IIa. Constantinople mint. Half-length facing figure of the Theotokos, orans, within city walls with six towers; sigla: triple pellets to upper left / Michael facing, kneeling slightly right and being presented by archangel Michael to Christ, seated facing to right and holding scroll; star between. DOC –; PCPC 4 (sigla 24); SB 2242. Lightly toned, a few light scratches. Near EF. Well centered.

From the Iconodule Collection.


The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 121 lots will be determined during the live online sale that will be held on 6-8 October 2022. This lot is in Session Four, which will begin 7 October 2022 at 2 PM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 22.5% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and 25% for all others.

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