MICHAEL VIII PALAEOLOGOS (1261-1282 AD). GOLD Hyperpyron, Constantinople
or Philadelphia.
Obv: Sigla: Π | Є.
Half-length figure of the Theotokos orans, within city walls with six towers.
Rev: IC XC.
Archangel Michael presenting Michael, kneeling before Christ, who holds a scroll.
Sear 2243 (Constantinople); PCPC 57, sigla 80.
Condition: Very fine.
Weight: 4.14 g.
Diameter: 23 mm.