Michael VIII Palaeologus, 1261-1282. Trachy (Bronze, 24 mm, 1.24 g, 12 h), obverse brockage, Thessalonica. Incuse of reverse. Rev. Emperor standing facing, holding long cross in right hand, large fleur-de-lis in left. DOC 176-9. PCPC 79. SB 2306. Rare and unusual error strike. Brown patina. Very fine.
From the Iconodule Collection.