Trachy of Michael VIII Palaeologus SB2273

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Ruler:Michael VIII Palaeologus (1261-1282)
Metal:AE
Denomination:Trachy
Mint:Constantinople
Description:Michael VIII Palaeologus. AE Trachy. Constantinople mint.
AV: XM DECPOT Michael, crowned and wearing breastplate, nimbate, no beard, holding sceptre topped by cross, standing on left, Archangel Michael, winged, standing on right, holding labarum between them.
RV: Michael, seated, holding labarum and model castle.
Gr.1350, Bendall C.14
Avers:XM DECPOT
Avers description:Michael, crowned and wearing breastplate, nimbate, no beard, holding sceptre topped by cross, standing on left, Archangel Michael, winged, standing on right, holding labarum between them.
Revers:
Revers description:Michael, seated, holding labarum and model castle.
Mintmark:
Comment:Gr.1350, Bendall C.14