SH81199. Gold hyperpyron, Bendall PCPC 5, DOC V 17 ff., SBCV 2243, Lianta 495, Grierson 1289, Sommer -, VF, scyphate, Constantinople (Istanbul, Turkey) mint, weight 4.161g, maximum diameter 26.0mm, die axis 180
o, 15 Aug 1261 - 11 Dec 1282; obverse Nimbate half-length facing figure of the Virgin Mary orans within city walls, six castles on walls; reverse Archangel Michael standing facing, on left, behind Michael VII kneeling facing, presents Michael VIII to Christ, on right, seated left on high throne holding gospels;
very scarce;
SOLD