Ancients
Michael VIII Palaeologus (AD 1261-1282). AV/EL hyperpyron (27mm, 4.08 gm, 5h). NGC AU 4/5 - 2/5, graffiti. Constantinople. Half-length figure of the Virgin, orans, within city wall of six towers; sigla: T-T / K-A / X/M/A/Π/TH-O/Π/Λ, Michael VIII facing, kneeling slightly right, being presented by nimbate Archangel Michael standing facing behind, to Christ seated facing slightly left, scroll in left hand; IC-XC (barred) in fields. Sear 2242.
From the Werner Collection
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