Lot 3474
Sale 134 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Description
Michael VIII, (1258-1282), gold hyperpyron (scyphate), Constantinople mint, (4.09 g), obv. bust of Virgin within city walls and six towers, three dots at base either side, no control letters rev. St.Michael presenting kneeling emperor Michael to Christ with scroll, (S.2242, Bendall PCPC 4, var. type sigla 33, cf.DOC 6). Large flan, weak in places as usual, graffiti on reverse, minor flan crack, otherwise very fine/good very fine and rare.
Ex Noble Numismatics Sale 125 (lot 4431, also Sale 101 (lot 3355).
- Estimate
- $600
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $360