Michael VIII Palaeologus, 1261-1282. Hyperpyron (Gold, 26 mm, 4.05 g), Constantinopolis. Bust of Virgin Mary, orans, within city walls furnished with six groups of towers; in upper field to left, three pellets; in upper field to right, three pellets. Rev. [...]ΠΑΛ[...] Emperor kneeling slightly to right, being presented by Archangel Michael to Christ enthroned slightly to left and holding scroll in his left hand; to left and right, traces of legend; between Christ and Michael, star. SB 2242. Slightly clipped and with graffiti, otherwise, very fine.