Michael VIII Palaeologus. 1261-1282. BI Trachy (25.5mm, 2.19 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. VF.Electronic Auction 547 Byzantine, Billon Sold For $ 170. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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Michael VIII Palaeologus. 1261-1282. BI Trachy (25.5mm, 2.19 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Half-length facing figure of St. Michael the Archangel, holding spear and globus cruciger / Half-length facing figures of Michael, wearing crown and loros, holding scepter, and St. George, holding patriarchal cross set on globe; manus Dei to upper left crowning Michael. DOC 77-78; BTM C.12; SB 2269. Green-brown patina, a few minor edge splits and flan cracks, a few light scratches. VF. Very nice for issue. |