Watch List notes:

BYZANTINE EMPIRE

Michael VIII, 1261-1282. Hyperpyron 1261/1281, Constantinopolis. Obv. Virgin orans within the walls of Constantinopolis. Rev. Emperor on l., supported by St. Michael, kneeling before seated Christ on r. 4.14 g. Sear 2242. Grierson 1288. Scyphate form. About very fine.