Michael VIII Palaeologus. 1261-1282. AR Trachy (24mm, 1.99 g, 6h). Magnesia mint. Fine / Near VF.

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Lot: 947. Estimated: $ 400

Byzantine, Silver

Sold For $ 240. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Michael VIII Palaeologus. 1261-1282. AR Trachy (24mm, 1.99 g, 6h). Magnesia mint. The Theotokos standing facing, orans; sigla: A | (K retrograde) / Crowned facing figure of Michael, wearing loros, holding cruciform scepter and akakia, being crowned and blessed by Christ, standing facing to right. DOC 41 var. (K in sigla not retrograde); SB 2247. Lightly toned, obverse very rough and with some chipping, flan crack, cleaning scratches. Fine / Near VF. Very rare. Possibly partially crystallized and thus fragile.


Closing Date and Time: 7 October 2026 at 15:15:20 ET.

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