Michael VIII Palaeologus. 1261-1282. AV Hyperpyron (24mm, 4.26 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Good VF.

CNG Feature Auction 123
Lot: 813. Estimated: $ 2 000

Byzantine, Coin-in-Hand Video, Gold

Sold For $ 2 750. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Michael VIII Palaeologus. 1261-1282. AV Hyperpyron (24mm, 4.26 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. The Theotokos enthroned facing, holding medallion of Holy Infant on lap; sigla: B(retrograde) | B / Michael standing facing, being presented by St. Michael, who stands behind him, to Christ enthroned left, holding scroll. DOC 1 var. (sigla); LBC 485 (same rev. die as illustration); PCPC 3B (same rev. die as illustration); SB 2241. A few flan cracks. Good VF. Very rare.

From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Numismatik Naumann 82 (6 October 2019), lot 835.


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