Michael VIII Palaeologus. As Emperor of Nicaea, 1258-1261. AR Trachy (25.5mm, 2.04 g, 6h). Magnesia mint. Struck 1259/1260. Good VF.

CNG Feature Auction 126
Lot: 1022.
Closing Date: May 29 2024 11:00 ET

The Family of Constantine Collection, Silver

Estimate: $ 750

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Michael VIII Palaeologus. As Emperor of Nicaea, 1258-1261. AR Trachy (25.5mm, 2.04 g, 6h). Magnesia mint. Struck 1259/1260. The Theotokos enthroned facing, holding head of Holy Infant on lap; sigla: B | B / Facing figures of Michael, wearing crown and loros, resting hand on chest, and St. Michael the Archangel, resting hand on hip, holding akakia between them. DOC 27 (line drawing); SB 2246. Toned, minor edge split, slightly bent and straightened. Good VF. Very rare.

From the Family of Constantine Collection, assembled with guidance by Roland Michel, Geneva. Purchased from Numisart. Ex Sincona 37 (16 May 2017), 524; Gorny & Mosch 200 (10 October 2011), lot 3151.


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