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Michael VIII Palaeologus (AD 1261-1282). AV/EL hyperpyron (25mm, 4.18 gm, 7h). NGC Choice AU★ 5/5 - 4/5. Constantinople. Half-length figure of the Virgin, orans, within city wall of six towers; sigla: X-X / X/M/A/Π/TH-O/Π/Λ, Michael VIII facing, kneeling slightly right, being presented by nimbate Archangel Michael to Christ seated facing slightly left, scroll in left hand; IC-XC (barred) in fields. Sear 2242.
From the Morris Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group, Auction 28 (December 1993), lot 612.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 300-400 USD
Michael VIII Palaeologus (AD 1261-1282). AV/EL hyperpyron (25mm, 4.18 gm, 7h). NGC Choice AU★ 5/5 - 4/5. Constantinople. Half-length figure of the Virgin, orans, within city wall of six towers; sigla: X-X / X/M/A/Π/TH-O/Π/Λ, Michael VIII facing, kneeling slightly right, being presented by nimbate Archangel Michael to Christ seated facing slightly left, scroll in left hand; IC-XC (barred) in fields. Sear 2242.
From the Morris Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group, Auction 28 (December 1993), lot 612.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 300-400 USD