1 Histamenon Byzantine Empire (330-1453) Gold Michael VIII Palaeo ...

Michael VIII Palaeologus, AV Histamenon Nomisma Scyphate, 1261-1282, Constantinople

A | K across fields Bust of the Virgin orans within city walls with six groups of towers +MI / DEC / PO / T | IC / CC | O / PL / LE / I Nimbate bust of Archangel Michael behind left, presenting Michael VIII, kneeling half-right, arms extended to Christ, nimbate, seated facing, placing his right hand on Michael VIII�s head in blessing, book of Gospels in left hand 22mm x 25mm, 4.28g