Michael VIII Palaeologus (AD 1261-1282). AV/EL hyperpyron (24mm, 4.13 gm, 7h). XF, graffiti. Constantinople. Half-length figure of the Virgin, orans, within city wall of six towers; sigla: K-A / X/M/A/Π/TH-O/Π/Λ, Michael VIII facing, kneeling slightly right, being presented by nimbate Archangel Michael to Christ seated facing slightly left, book of Gospels in left hand; IC-XC (barred) in fields. Sear 2243. Ex Harlan Berk, private sale, May 2001

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