Trachy of Michael VIII Palaeologus SB2295

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Ruler:Michael VIII Palaeologus (1261-1282)
Metal:AE
Denomination:Trachy
Mint:Thessalonica
Description:Michael VIII Palaeologus. AE Trachy. Thessalonica mint.
AV: OA DHMITHOC downwards across fields, St. Demetrius seated facing on throne with no back, holding sword across his knees.
RV: Michael standing facing on left, labarum in right hand, akakia in left, being crowned by Archangel Michael standing facing on right.
Gr.1369, Bendall T.2
Avers:OA DHMITHOC
Avers description:downwards across fields, St. Demetrius seated facing on throne with no back, holding sword across his knees.
Revers:
Revers description:Michael standing facing on left, labarum in right hand, akakia in left, being crowned by Archangel Michael standing facing on right.
Mintmark:
Comment:Gr.1369, Bendall T.2