Watch List notes:

Michael VIII Palaeologus, 1261-1282. Hyperpyron (Gold, 24 mm, 4.14 g, 5 h), Constantinopolis. Bust of Virgin Mary, orans, within city walls furnished with six groups of towers. Rev. X/M[...] Emperor kneeling slightly to right, being presented by Archangel Michael to Christ enthroned slightly to left and holding book of Gospels in his left hand. SB 2243. An unusually attractive example. Extremely fine.