Michael VIII Palaeologus. 1261-1282. AV Hyperpyron Nomisma (26mm, 4.21 g, 6h). Class IIa. Constantinople mint. Half-length facing figure of the Theotokos, orans, within city walls with six towers; sigla: triple pellets to upper left / Michael facing, kneeling slightly right and being presented by archangel Michael to Christ, seated facing to right and holding scroll; star between. DOC –; PCPC 4 (sigla 24); SB 2242. Lightly toned, a few light scratches. Near EF. Well centered.
From the Iconodule Collection.