Byzantine AE Trachy (Bronze, 2.16g, 25mm) Michael VIII Palaeologus, coin of Magnesia (1258-1282)
Obv.: ΜΗΡ-ΘΥ in the upper field; Half-length portrait of Mary in a halo facing forward, with raised hands (orans).
Rev.: Χ/Μ Δ/Ε/C/Π on the l., Ο/ΠΑ/ΛΕ/Ο/Γ/C on the right; Emperor Michael seated facing forward on a throne with a backrest; wearing a stemma, divitision and loros; holding a sword on his knees.
Ref: Sear 2275: Sommer 77.17; Bendall-Donald 1974, p. 13, C.16; PCPC 37; .DOC V, 2, Class XVI, pl. 6, 91-95 (2.29g, 3.08g, 1.45g, 2.23g, 1.90g). LBC Ashmolean 541-542 (2.90g, 2.12g).