Watch List notes:

Michael VIII Palaeologus, 1261-1282. Trachy (Bronze, 26 mm, 2.35 g, 12 h), Thessalonica. Archangel Michael, nimbate, standing facing in military attire, holding labarum in right hand and sword in left. Rev. Half-length figures of Michael VIII, on the left, wearing loros and holding cruciform scepter in his right hand, and St. Demetrius on the right, nimbate, in military attire and holding spear with his left hand; holding jointly staff surmounted with cross in wreath. DOC 147. SB 2297. Very fine.