Lot 2384
Byzantine Empire.The Restored Byzantine Empire, Michael VIII, 1261-1282. Gold Hyperpyron Nomisma (4g), Constantinople. Half-length figure of the Virgin facing, nimbate and with her hands uplifted (orans), all within circuit of the city walls of Constantinople showing six groups of triple towers. Rev. The archangel Michael, nimbate, stg. facing in background on l., presenting kneeling figure of Michael VIII to nimbate Christ, seated facing on r., placing his r. hand on emperor's head. and holding scroll in l. DOC 2-12 (Class II a); Sear-Bendall 2242. Nearly Extremely Fine, an exceptionally sharp striking for this complex and carelessly produced coinage.
Estimated Value $600 - 800.
The Christov Family Collection Triton X (2007), lot 866.
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