Michael VIII Palaeologus AD 1261-1282. Thessalonica
Trachy Æ
25mm., 1,91g.
Winged patriarchal cross / ΑΓΙΟ, facing standing figures of St. Demetrius, on right, and Michael, on left, holding between them sword with large star above, the saint nimbate, in military attire, and holding spear, the emperor crowned, wearing loros, and holding labarum.
very fine
DOC 161 (Class X); PCPC 71; Bendall-Donald (Michael VIII) T. 8A; Sear-Bendall 2242.