CNG 111, Lot: 888. Estimate $750. Sold for $2750. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Michael VIII Palaeologus. 1261-1282. AR Trachy (28.5mm, 2.17 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Facing bust of Christ Pantokrator K | (retrograde K) flanking / Michael, supported by St. Michael the Archangel, kneeling facing before Christ Pantokrator enthroned slightly left. DOC 43; Bendall & Donald 1; SB 2244; CNG E-229, lot 494. VF, toned, pierced for suspension. Extremely rare.