Leu Numismatik AG > Web Auction 28Auction date: 9 December 2023
Lot number: 5136

Price realized: 1,500 CHF   (Approx. 1,705 USD / 1,584 EUR)   Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees.
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Lot description:


Michael VIII Palaeologus, 1261-1282. Basilikon (Silver, 23 mm, 1.76 g, 6 h), Magnesia or Thessalonica, 1261-1272. O-A (in monogram form) / NI/[...] - K/Λ/A Half-length, nimbate, bearded and draped bust of St. Nicholas facing, raising his right hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels in his left. Rev. X / M[...] Michael VIII kneeling to right before enthroned Christ, who holds book of Gospels in both hands. Bendall, LPC, -. DOC -. Lianta -. SB- . Apparently unpublished. Minor corrosion and with a few scrapes, otherwise, nearly very fine.


From a European collection, formed before 2005.

Starting price: 50 CHF