Hyperpyron - Michael VIII Palaeologus (Constantinopolis)
Issuer Byzantine Empire
Type Standard circulation coins
Obverse
Bust of Virgin within city walls and six towers, control letters (sigla) A K
Reverse
St. Michael presenting kneeling emperor Michael to Christ with scroll.
Basic Information
Category
Coin
Technique
Hammered (scyphate)
Orientation
coin
Demonetization
Yes
Face Value
Hyperpyron (Numeric: 1)
References
BCV #2243
Physical Characteristics
Composition
Gold
Weight
4.11 g
Size
24.8 mm
Thickness
0.8 mm
Shape
Concave
