Watch List notes:

Michael VIII Palaeologus, 1261-1282. Hyperpyron (Gold, 28 mm, 4.15 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis. Bust of Virgin Mary, orans, within city walls furnished with six groups of towers. Rev. Emperor kneeling slightly right, being presented by Archangel Michael to Christ enthroned slightly left and holding scroll in his left hand; to left and right of Christ, IC - XC; in center, six-pointed star; in field to left, M. SB 2242. Minor graffito on the reverse and with some marks, otherwise, about extremely fine.