Michael VIII Palaeologus. 1261-1282. AV Hyperpyron (28.5mm, 4.39 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. NGC Ch AU, 4/5, 3/5, marks, edge crimps.

CNG Feature Auction 123
Lot: 814. Estimated: $ 1 500

Byzantine, Gold

Sold For $ 1 700. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Michael VIII Palaeologus. 1261-1282. AV Hyperpyron (28.5mm, 4.39 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Half-length figure of the Theotokos, orans, within city walls with six towers, MP - Θ flanking head of the Theotokos; sigla: • | • / Michael kneeling slightly right, being presented by the Archangel Michael, standing behind, to Christ, seated facing to right, holding scroll; M to right of the head of the Archangel Michael; IC - X, each with macron above, flanking head of Christ. DOC Class IIa var. (unlisted sigla); PCPC 4 (sigla 29); SB 2242. In NGC encapsulation 6558568-007, graded Ch AU, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 3/5, marks, edge crimps. Exceptional for issue.

From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 114 (13 May 2020), lot 1065.


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