MICHAEL VIII PALAEOLOGOS (1261-1282 AD). GOLD Hyperpyron, Constantinople.
Obv: Half-length figure of the Theotokos, orans, within city walls with six towers. Uncertain sigla.
Rev: IC XC.
Archangel Michael presenting Michael, kneeling before Christ, who holds a scroll.
Sear 2242; DOC V type IIIa.
Condition: Very fine.
Weight: 4.09 g.
Diameter: 23 mm.