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Michael VIII Palaeologus (AD 1261-1282). AV/EL hyperpyron (25mm, 4.06 gm, 6h). NGC Choice XF 4/5 - 3/5, scratches. Constantinople. Half-length figure of the Virgin, orans, within city wall of six towers; sigla: triple pellets; MP-ΘV (barred) in fields / X/M/ΛΛ/ΠO/TH, Michael VIII facing, kneeling slightly right, being presented by nimbate Archangel Michael to Christ seated facing slightly left, scroll in left hand; star in lower center field, IC-XC (barred) flanking Christ. Sear 2242.
From the Morris Collection
HID02901242017
Estimate: 200-300 USD
Michael VIII Palaeologus (AD 1261-1282). AV/EL hyperpyron (25mm, 4.06 gm, 6h). NGC Choice XF 4/5 - 3/5, scratches. Constantinople. Half-length figure of the Virgin, orans, within city wall of six towers; sigla: triple pellets; MP-ΘV (barred) in fields / X/M/ΛΛ/ΠO/TH, Michael VIII facing, kneeling slightly right, being presented by nimbate Archangel Michael to Christ seated facing slightly left, scroll in left hand; star in lower center field, IC-XC (barred) flanking Christ. Sear 2242.
From the Morris Collection
HID02901242017
Estimate: 200-300 USD