Michael VIII Palaeologus. 1261-1282. AV Hyperpyron (25mm, 4.20 g, 6h). Class IIa. Constantinople mint. Half-length figure of the Theotokos, orans, within city walls with six towers; sigla: Λ/K | – / Michael facing, kneeling slightly right and being presented by archangel Michael to Christ, seated facing to right and holding scroll. DOC Class IIa var. (sigla unlisted); PCPC 4.3 (sigla 42); SB 2242. Typical striking weakness. Near EF.
From the S&S Collection.