Michael VIII Palaeologus, 1261-1282. Hyperpyron (Gold, 25 mm, 3.79 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis. Bust of Virgin Mary, orans, within city walls furnished with six groups of towers and flanked by K and an uncertain symbol. Rev. X/M ΔЄ/[...]-[...]ΠΑΛ Emperor kneeling slightly to right, being presented by Archangel Michael to Christ enthroned slightly to left and holding book of Gospels in his left hand. SB 2243. Well centered and attractive. Somewhat clipped and with a few marks, otherwise, very fine.