Watch List notes:

Michael VIII Palaeologus, 1261-1282. Trachy (Bronze, 24 mm, 2.10 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis. MHP - OV Nimbate half-length figure of Virgin Mary facing, orans, wearing pallium and maphorium. Rev. Michael VIII seated facing on high-backed throne, wearing crown and loros, holding sword on his knees with both hands. DOC 91-5. SB 2275. Light deposits, otherwise, very fine.


From a European collection of Byzantine coins, formed before 2005.