Trachy of Michael VIII and Andronicus II SB2323

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DOC:vol.V.pl.,212-215
Ruler:Michael VIII and Andronicus II (1272-1282)
Metal:AE
Denomination:Trachy
Mint:Thessalonica
Description:Michael VIII and Andronicus II. AE Trachy. Thessalonica mint.
AV: OAGIT QE-ODOR downwards to left and right of St. Theodore, half-length facing figure, in military dress, holding spear and round shield decorated with eight-rayed star.
RV: ADR X..M downwards to left and right of Andronicus and Michael, half-length figures, each wearing loros and holding labarum and sword between them, half-length bust of the Archangel Michael above.
DOC vol.V.pl.,212-215, Gr.1390
Avers:OAGIT QE-ODOR
Avers description:downwards to left and right of St. Theodore, half-length facing figure, in military dress, holding spear and round shield decorated with eight-rayed star.
Revers:ADR X..M
Revers description:downwards to left and right of Andronicus and Michael, half-length figures, each wearing loros and holding labarum and sword between them, half-length bust of the Archangel Michael above.
Mintmark:
Comment:Gr.1390, DOC 212-215