Michael VIII Palaeologus, 1261-1282. Trachy (Bronze, 26 mm, 2.18 g, 6 h), Constantinople. MHP-OV Nimbate half-length figure of Virgin Mary facing, orans, wearing pallium and maphorium. Rev. ΜΧ/ Δ/EC/ΠO/T/I/C - O/ΠAΛ/E/Ο/Λ/Ο/ΓΟ/S Emperor Michael VIII seated facing on a throne, wearing a crown and loros, holding a sword on his knees with both hands. DOC 91-5. PCPC 37. SB 2275. Areas of weak striking, otherwise, very fine.