Michael VIII Palaeologus, AD 1261-1282. AV hyperpyron (4,17 g). Constantinople mint. Half-length facing figure of The Virgin, orans, within the walls of Constantinople with six groups of towers; sigla A-A flanking The Virgin / On the left, archangel Michael, nimbate, presenting the kneeling emperor to Christ, nimbate, enthroned on right and holding scroll. Some clipping, otherwise, very clear and attractive for type., SB 2242, DOC 11, Bendall, Sigla 12, Grade: 1+/01, Ex Nomos AG, obolos 15, lot 993