Michael VIII Ducas Angelus Comnenus Palaeologus AV Hyperpyron. Constantinople, AD 1261-1282. Half-length figure of the Theotokos, orans, within city walls with six towers; unclear sigla across fields / Emperor kneeling slightly right, being presented by Archangel Michael to Christ enthroned slightly left, holding book of gospels; three pellets between. DOC IIb, cf. sigla 83; Sear 2243. 3.99g, 38mm, 6h.
Good Very Fine; some double striking.
From the inventory of a European dealer.