1 Hyperpyron, Byzantine Empire, 1261 - 1282

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One (1) hyperpyron coin, Michael VIII Emperor of Byzantium

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Michael VIII Emperor of Byzantium

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Obverse Image: Virgin orans within city walls with six groups of towers.

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Obverse Text: N/A

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Reverse Image: Michael kneels on the left before a seated Christ who holds the book of Gospels and is supported by Saint Michael.

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Reverse Text: N/A

Date Made: 1261 - 1282

Head Of Government: Andronicus II Emperor of ByzantiumMaker: Michael VIII Emperor of Byzantium

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: Turkey: İstanbul province, Byzantium

See more items in: Work and Industry: National Numismatic Collection, Byzantine Coins

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Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1995.0049.0157Accession Number: 1995.0049Catalog Number: 1995.0049.0157

Object Name: coin

Physical Description: gold (overall material)Measurements: overall: 1 mm x 27.2 mm; 1/32 in x 1 1/16 in

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b2-9294-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1304483

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