Michael VIII Paleologus 1261-1282 AD, AE Trachy,  
Thessalonica mint. 26mm

St. Demetrius wearing cuirass and paturgis, holding 
spear in right hand, resting left on shield; cross in 
right field.
Michael seated facing, wearing loros with central panel, 
holding sceptre and akakia; six-rayed star in right field. 

DOC V, 162; SB 2312. 
VF, green patina. Nice for issue. 

79, Lot: 167. Sold for $160.
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