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Byzantine Empire: Michael VIII Palaeologos (1261-1282) Æ Trachy, Constantinople (Sear 2266; Bendall- Donald C.9; PCPC 27; DOC V 70)
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Obv: Α/I/Δ or variation to left, ΗΜ/ΤΡ or variation to right; Bust of St. Demetrius, beardless and nimbate, wearing tunic, breastplate and sagion; right hand holds spear resting over left shoulder; left hand holds shield
Rev: Χ/Μ/Δ or variation to left, O/Π/Λ or variation to right; Half-length figure of emperor supported by St. Michael, beardless and nimbate, standing behind him; Emperor wears stemma, divitision, collar-piece, and panelled loros of simplified type; right hand holds scepter cruciger; left hand holds globus cruciger
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