Browsing Byzantine Empire Coinage of Michael VIII

SB 2241	Michael VIII Palaeologus AV Hyperpyron. Magnesia mint, circa 1261. The Virgin enthroned facing, holding the nimbate head of the infant Christ; throne back decorated with saltires & pellets / Michael standing facing, being presented by St. Michael, who stands behind him, to Christ enthroned left holding scroll.
SB 2242	Bust of Virgin orans within city walls of Constantinople with six groups of towers, Greek intials M Q / Michael kneeling before Christ enthroned, St. Michael behind, IC XC in the centre, O PALEOL in right field. SB 2242, Berk 364.	Text
SB 2245	Michael VIII Palaeologus AR Trachy. Constantinople, ca. 1261 AD. The Virgin, nimbate, seated facing on high-backed throne, holding head of Christ, MHP—XC (error for ÈY) to left & right of her head, A, siglum O at lower right on throne / Winged Archangel Michael, on left, presents kneeling emperor to Christ, nimbate & holding scroll, seated facing on low throne to right. DO 30v.
SB 2275	Michael VIII AE 15mm Trachy. 1261-1282. Virgin praying / Michael enthroned, G1352.
SB 2280	Michael VIII AE 25mm Trachy. 1261-1282. Christ enthroned / Michael standing with scepter and city.
SB 2283	Michael VIII AE Trachy. Constantinople Mint. Archangel Michael standing. Reverse: Michael standing holding labarum-headed scepter & akakaia.
SB 2295	Michael VIII, Palaeologos. 1261-1282 AD. AE Trachy. Thessalonika mint. St. Demetrios seated facing, holding sword in lap / Michael standing facing on left, being crowned by Archangel Michael. DOC V 136ff; Bendall, Michael VIII T.1.
SB 2296	Michael VIII. A.D. 1261-1282. AE Trachy. 1.704 grams. Obverse: Bust of St. Demetrius. Reverse: Michael l., and Archangel Michael r., standing holding sword between them.
SB 2300	Michael VIII Palaiologos (1258-82 AD), Thessalonika, AE follario / trachy. No legend, Large cross, stars in quarters / XM DP - O AG DM..., Half-length figures of Michael, on left holding labarum-tipped sceptre and St. Demetrius on right, holding spear, both standing, holding castle between them, large star above. SB 2300, Bendall (PCPC) 70, DO 159-60.	Text
SB 2311	Michael VIII Palaeologus AE Trachy. Thessalonica. Large star / Half-length figures of Michael VIII and Virgin, together holding patriarchal cross between them, two stars flanking upper crossbar. DO pl. 9, 152–154.
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