Michael VIII Palaeologus. 1261-1282. AE Trachy (2.61g, 25mm). Constantinople mint. SB 2265

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Michael VIII Palaeologus. 1261-1282. AE Trachy (2.61g, 25mm). Constantinople mint. Obv.: O / Α/ΓΙ/Ο – Δ/Μ/Τ, St. Demetrius standing facing, holding spear with right hand and resting left on shield set on ground. Rev.: MIX – MHP / ΘV Michael (on left), crowned, standing facing, holding labarum with his right hand and akakia with his left, and the Virgin (on right), nimbate, standing facing, crowning Michael. DOC 66-9; SB 2265. VF.