Michael VIII Palaeologus, with Andronicus II. 1261-1282. Æ Trachy (26mm, 2.75 g, 6h). Thessalonica mint. Struck 1272-1282.CNG Feature Auction 115 Byzantine, Bronze Sold For $ 3 250. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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Michael VIII Palaeologus, with Andronicus II. 1261-1282. Æ Trachy (26mm, 2.75 g, 6h). Thessalonica mint. Struck 1272-1282. Half-length bust of St. Theodore facing, holding spear and shield decorated with star / Half-length busts of Andronicus and Michael facing, each holding labarum and sword between them; above, half-length bust of Archangel Michael. DOC 212-5; LPC p. 140, 2; PCPC 86.1 (this coin illustrated); LBC 621-3 (S. Demetrius; stamenon); SB 2323. Green-brown patina, minor edge splits. VF. Rare. |