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Hyperpyron - Michael VIII Palaeologus Constantinopolis
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire |
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| Year | 1261-1282 |
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| Reference(s) | BCV#2243 |
| Obverse description | Within a dotted border, the nimbate Virgin Mary is depicted in orans posture as a frontal bust, framed by the stylized battlemented walls and six towers of Constantinople rendered in relief. Control letters (sigla) A and K appear in the field to either side of the figure. The composition is executed in the characteristic Byzantine scyphate style, with fine linear drapery detail on the maphorion. |
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| Reverse script | Greek |
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| Mint | Constantinople Mint |
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