Michael VIII Palaeologus, 1261-1282. Hyperpyron (Gold, 25 mm, 4.14 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; no sigla visible. Rev. M/IXAΛ ΔEΠ'/ O ΠΛE / IC XC On the left, St. Michael presenting the kneeling emperor to Christ, enthroned on right, holding scroll. DOC 3-16 (for type). SB 2242. A particularly attractive piece for the issue, sharply struck and with an unusually clear obverse. Good very fine.