Byzantine Empire: Michael VIII Palaeologos (1261-1282) Æ Trachy, Thessalonica (Sear 2304; LBC 595; PCPC 77; Bendall-Donald T.11; DOC V.174-75; Lianta 595)

Obv: ΓΟΑΔΗΜΗΤΡΙΟC in two columnar groups; Half-length figure of St. Demetrius, beardless and nimbate, wearing tunic, breastplate and sagion; seated upon throne without back; holds sword across knees
Rev: ΜΙ/Ο/ΠAΛ/Є/O to left, ΔЄC/ΠΟ to right; Three-quarter-length figure of emperor wearing stemma, divitision, jeweled loros of simple type and saigon; right hand holds large patriarchal cross; left hand holds anexikakia
Dim: 23 mm, 2.41 g

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