Michael VIII Palaeologus, 1261-1282. Hyperpyron (Gold, 25 mm, 4.20 g, 6 h), Class II, Constantinople. MP ΘY Half-length facing figure of the Theotokos, orans, within the walls of Constantinople with six groups of towers; flanking Theotokos, A - A. Rev. IC XC / M-I/X/ M/ΔE/C - O/ Π/A/Λ On the left, St. Michael presenting the kneeling emperor to Christ, enthroned on the right, holding scroll. Bendall, Sigla 12. DOC 11. SB 2242. Toned and unusually well-struck. Some scratches on the obverse and area with cleanable deposits on the reverse, otherwise, good very fine.