Trachy of Michael VIII Palaeologus SB2312

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DOC:vol.V.pl.,162
Ruler:Michael VIII Palaeologus (1261-1282)
Metal:AE
Denomination:Trachy
Mint:Thessalonica
Description:Michael VIII Palaeologus. AE Trachy. Thessalonica mint.
AV: St. Demetrius wearing cuirass and paturgis, holding spear in right hand, resting left on shield, cross in right field.
RV: Michael seated facing, wearing loros with central panel, holding sceptre and akakia, six-rayed star in right field.
DOC vol.V.pl.,162
Avers:
Avers description:St. Demetrius wearing cuirass and paturgis, holding spear in right hand, resting left on shield, cross in right field.
Revers:
Revers description:Michael seated facing, wearing loros with central panel, holding sceptre and akakia, six-rayed star in right field.
Mintmark:
Comment:Gr.1388, Bendall UT.3