HistoricalCoins New Search Sale: CNG 69, Lot: 1900. Closing Date: Jun 08, 2005. MICHAEL VIII Palaeologus. 1261-1282. AV Hyperpyron (4.08 gm, 6h). Constantinople mint. Bidding Closed Estimate $300 MICHAEL VIII Palaeologus. 1261-1282. AV Hyperpyron (4.08 gm, 6h). Constantinople mint. Bust of the Virgin within city walls with six towers; \ \ above / Michael standing facing, being presented by St. Michael, who stands behind him, to Christ enthroned left, holding scroll. DOC V 7 var. (star on rev.); Bendall 4, sigla 32; SB 2242. Good VF for type, graffiti in obverse margin. ($300) Copyright © CNG 2002 Developed by DataArt 2002 High bid of $400, $460 including 15% buyers fee, or approximately €324, £220, C$500, A$520, on June 8, 2005. Used by permission of CNG, www.cngcoins.com