Michael VIII Paleologus 1261-1282 AD, AE Trachy,  
Constantinople mint. 25mm

St. Theodore, bust facing, holding spear over his left shoulder.
Michael on left, standing facing, holding cross-tipped 
sceptre and akakia, being crowned by Christ.

DOC 79; SB 2270. 
Good VF, green patina, some earthen deposits, split on edge. 

Ex Carroll F. Wales Collection.
204, Lot: 420. Sold for $120.
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