Michael VIII Palaeologus, 1261-1282. Trachy (Bronze, 24 mm, 2.12 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis. Archangel St. Michael standing facing, nimbate, holding spear in his right hand and resting his left on shield set on ground. Rev. Michael VIII standing facing, wearing crown and loros, holding labarum in his right hand and akakia in his left. DOC 114-21. SB 2283. Minor flan cracks, otherwise, very fine.
From a European collection of Byzantine coins, formed before 2005.