Michael VIII, 1261-1282 AD. AE trachy. Constantinople.

MP-theta V to left and right of Mary, seated facing on 
throne with decorated back.
XM DECPOT O PALEOLOG, Michael on left, kneeling before 
Christ seated, who holds scroll, and supported by St. Michael behind him.

SB 2260; Grierson 1340.

Posted by Orthodoxcoins to the Forum Ancient Coins, March, 2012