Michael VIII Palaeologus, AV Histamenon Nomisma Scyphate, 
1261-1282, Constantinople. 3.22 gr.

Mary, bust facing, hands raised, within city walls with 
six groups of towers, all within double border, five 
dots in upper left field)
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’s head and holding book of 
Gospels.

SB 2243

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