398, Lot: 681. Estimate $75. Sold for $45. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Michael VIII Palaeologus. 1261-1282. Æ Trachy (26mm, 2.36 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. St. Demetrius standing facing, holding spear and shield / Michael standing facing, holding labarum and akakia, being crowned and blessed by the Virgin Mary. DOC 66-9; PCPC 26; SB 2265. VF, dark green to black patina, weakly struck in areas, edge splits.

From the Iconodule Collection.