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Maker(s):Michael VIII (minted under)
Culture:Byzantine
Title:Hyperpyron of Michael VIII
Date Made:1261-1282
Type:Coin/Money
Materials:Gold
Measurements:24mm; 4.25g
Accession Number:  MH 2004.13.458
Credit Line:Gift of the Estate of Nathan Whitman
Museum Collection:  Mount Holyoke College Art Museum
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Description:
Obverse: Bust of Mary, hands raised, within city walls
Reverse: Archangel Michael presenting Michael, kneeling before Christ, who holds a scroll

Tags:
ancient; archaeology

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