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Maker(s):Michael VIII Palaeologus (minted under)
Culture:Byzantine
Title:Hyperpyron Numisma of Michael VIII Palaeologus
Date Made:1261-1282
Type:Coin/Money
Materials:Gold
Place Made:Turkey; Constantinople (Istanbul)
Measurements:Diameter: 26 mm; 1 in; Weight: 4.20 g
Accession Number:  MH 2012.48
Credit Line:Purchase with the Marian Hayes (Class of 1925) Art Purchase Fund
Museum Collection:  Mount Holyoke College Art Museum
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Description:
Obverse: Half-length figure of the Theotokos (Virgin Mary), facing, orans (praying), within city walls with six towers.
Reverse: Michael VIII Palaeologus facing, kneeling slightly right and being presented by archangel Michael, behind, to Christ Pantokrator seated facing to right and holding Gospel book.

Tags:
ancient; archaeology

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