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Sear #2241 Michael VIII Palaeologus AV Hyperpyron. Magnesia mint, circa 1261. The Virgin enthroned facing, holding the nimbate head of the infant Christ; throne back decorated with saltires & pellets / Michael standing facing, being presented by St. Michael, who stands behind him, to Christ enthroned left holding scroll.
Sear #2242 Michael VIII Palaeologus (AD 1258/9–1282) AV Hyperpyron. Constantinople mint. Virgin Orans within city walls / Michael VIII, supported by Archangel Michael, kneeling facing before Christ enthroned three-quarters left. DO 2–16.
Sear #2245 Michael VIII Palaeologus AR Trachy. Constantinople, ca. 1261 AD. The Virgin, nimbate, seated facing on high-backed throne, holding head of Christ, MHP—XC (error for ÈY) to left & right of her head, A, siglum O at lower right on throne / Winged Archangel Michael, on left, presents kneeling emperor to Christ, nimbate & holding scroll, seated facing on low throne to right. DO 30v.
Sear #2275 Michael VIII AE 15mm Trachy. 1261-1282. Virgin praying / Michael enthroned, G1352.
Sear #2280 Michael VIII AE 25mm Trachy. 1261-1282. Christ enthroned / Michael standing with scepter and city.
Sear #2283 Michael VIII AE Trachy. Constantinople Mint. Archangel Michael standing. Reverse: Michael standing holding labarum-headed scepter & akakaia.
Sear #2295 Michael VIII, Palaeologos. 1261-1282 AD. Æ Trachy. Thessalonika mint. St. Demetrios seated facing, holding sword in lap / Michael standing facing on left, being crowned by Archangel Michael. DOC V 136ff; Bendall, Michael VIII T.1.
Sear #2296 Michael VIII. A.D. 1261-1282. AE Trachy. 1.704 grams. Obverse: Bust of St. Demetrius. Reverse: Michael l., and Archangel Michael r., standing holding sword between them.
Sear #2311 Michael VIII Palaeologus Æ Trachy. Thessalonica. Large star / Half-length figures of Michael VIII and Virgin, together holding patriarchal cross between them, two stars flanking upper crossbar. DO pl. 9, 152–154.
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