Michael VIII, (1261-1282), gold hyperpyron (scyphate), Constantinople mint, (4.24 g), Class IIa, obv. bust of Virgin within city walls and six towers, control letters (sigla) P H, rev. St.Michael presenting kneeling emperor Michael to Christ with Gospels, legends both sides, (S.2243, DOC 22, PCPC 5). Struck on a nearly full flan, nearly extremely fine, weak in places, scarce.
Ex Dr L.J. Sherwin Collection from M.R. Roberts, December 3, 1982.