Trachy of Michael VIII Palaeologus SB2300

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DOC:vol.V.pl.,159-160
Ruler:Michael VIII Palaeologus (1261-1282)
Metal:AE
Denomination:Trachy
Mint:Thessalonica
Description:Michael VIII Palaeologus. AE Trachy. Thessalonica mint.
AV: Large cross, stars in quarters.
RV: 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.
DOC vol.V.pl.,159-160, Gr.1374, Bendall T.7, PCPC 70
Avers:
Avers description:Large cross, stars in quarters.
Revers:XM DP - O AG DM.
Revers description: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.
Mintmark:
Comment:Gr.1374, Bendall T.7, PCPC 70