Michael VIII Ducas Angelus Comnenus Palaeologus AV Hyperpyron. Constantinople, AD 1261-1282. Half-length figure of the Virgin, orans, within city walls with six groups of towers; M-ΘV across fields, θ - θ (sigla) across lower fields / Emperor kneeling slightly to right, being presented by Archangel Michael to Christ enthroned slightly to left, holding book of gospels; IC-XC to left and right of Christ. DOC 22; Sear 2243. 4.10g, 25mm, 6h.
Near Extremely Fine.
From the inventory of a UK dealer.