Watch List notes:

Michael VIII Palaeologus, 1261-1282. Hyperpyron (Gold, 25 mm, 4.17 g, 6 h), Constantinople. Half-length facing figure of the Theotokos, orans, within the walls of Constantinople with six groups of towers. Rev. On the left, St. Michael presenting the kneeling emperor to Christ, enthroned on right, holding scroll; between emperor and Christ, fleur-de-lis. DOC -. PCPC 4, sigla 6. SB 2242. A particularly attractive piece; for the issue, sharply struck and with an unusually clear obverse. Slightly off-center as usual, otherwise, extremely fine.