Watch List notes:

Michael VIII Palaeologus, 1261-1282. Trachy (Bronze, 25 mm, 3.74 g, 5 h), Constantinopolis. Virgin, nimbate and orans, standing facing; in fields, MP and ΘV. Rev. On the left, Michael VIII standing facing, wearing divitision and loros, holding labarum together with St. George, nimbate and in military attire, standing facing on the right. SB 2264. Rare. Attractive earthen highlights on a dark patina. Very fine.