Trachy of Michael VIII Palaeologus SB2313

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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: Half-length bust of St. Demetrius facing.
RV: Michael enthroned facing, holding lis-tipped scepter and globus cruciger; lis to upper right.
Avers:
Avers description:Half-length bust of St. Demetrius facing.
Revers:
Revers description:Michael enthroned facing, holding lis-tipped scepter and globus cruciger; lis to upper right.
Mintmark:
Comment:S. Bendall, “A New Type of ‘Bi