229, Lot: 494. Estimate $100. Sold for $215. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Michael VIII Palaeologus. 1261-1282. AR Trachy (27mm, 1.86 g, 5h). Constantinople mint. Nimbate facing bust of Christ / Michael kneeling right before Christ, supported by St. Michael. DOC 43; SB 2244. VF, broken and repaired. Rare issue, unfortunately in need of restoration after a clumsy repair.