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ID:     81199
Type:     Byzantine
Region:     BYZANTINE EMPIRE
Issuer:     Michael VIII, Palaeologus
Date Ruled:     AD 1261-1282
Metal:     Gold
Denomination:     Hyperpyron
Struck / Cast:     struck
Date Struck:     AD 1261-1282
Diameter:     26 mm
Weight:     4.161 g
Die Axis:     6 h
Obverse Legend:     D N MAV-RI P P AVC
Obverse Description:     Nimbate Virgin Mary orans, within city walls, six castles forming walls
Reverse Description:     Saint Michael, standing behind, presents Michael VIII to Christ, on right, seated left on high throne holding gospels
Mint:     Constantinople
Primary Reference:     SBCV 2243
Photograph Credit:     FORUM ANCIENT COINS
Source:     http://www.forumancientcoins.com/catalog/roman-and-greek-coins.asp?zpg=17654