MICHAEL VIII PALEOLOGUS, 1258-1261, 1261-1282 EMPEROR OF THE RESTORED BYZANTINE EMPIRE
Mint of Magnesia
Silver aspron trachy 1259 – 1260.
Obv. The Virgin enthroned facing with bust of infant Christ in medallion. On the trone's arm rests B – B.
Rev. X / M / ΔEC/ΠO/TIC - X / M Archangel Michael with r. arm on emperor's shoulder, who holds akakia. Above AR (?).
Sear 2246. DOC 27.
2.05 g. Very rare. Scyphate form. Tiny flan tears. Extremely fine.
Ex Auction Gorny & Mosch 200, Munich October 2011. Lot 3151.