Hyperpyron of Michael VIII Palaeologus SB2243

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Ruler:Michael VIII Palaeologus (1261-1282)
Metal:Gold
Denomination:Hyperpyron
Mint:Constantinople
Description:Michael VIII Palaeologus. AV Hyperpyron. Constantinople mint.
AV: Mary, bust facing, hands raised, within city walls with six groups of towers, all within double border, five dots in upper left field.
RV: Nimbate bust of Archangel Michael behind left, presenting Michael VIII, kneeling half-right, arms extended to Christ, nimbate, seated facing, placing his right hand on Michael head and holding book of Gospels.
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Avers description:Mary, bust facing, hands raised, within city walls with six groups of towers, all within double border, five dots in upper left field.
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Revers description:Nimbate bust of Archangel Michael behind left, presenting Michael VIII, kneeling half-right, arms extended to Christ, nimbate, seated facing, placing his right hand on Michael head and holding book of Gospels.
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