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Byzantine Empire: Michael VIII Palaeologos (1261-1282) Æ Trachy, Thessalonica (Sear 2263; LBC 595; PCPC 24; Bendall-Donald C.6; DOC V.59-63; Lianta 518)
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Obv: MP - ΘV in upper field; Virgin nimbate, seated upon throne with back with side panel decorated with B B ; holds beardless, nimbate head of Christ
Rev: X/M/Δ/ЄC/ΠΟ/T or variation to left, X/M to right; Full-length figure of emperor on left, embraced by St. Michael, beardless and nimbate, Emperor wears divitision, collar-piece, and panelled loros of simplified type; holds right hand on breast, and anexikakia in left
Dim: 23 mm, 1.46 g
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