Sale: CNG 64, Lot: 1363. Estimate $500.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 24 September 2003.  Sold For $1150. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

MICHAEL VIII.1261-1282. AR Trachy (1.69 gm). Magnesia mint. The Virgin Mary seated facing on square-backed throne; B B on throne back / Emperor and Archangel Michael standing facing. DOC V (27-illustrated with line drawing only); SB 2246. Toned good VF for type, flan creased. Very rare, not in the Dumbarton Oaks collection. ($500)