Byzantine
Michael VIII Palaelogos (1261-1282 AD). Constantinople.
AE Trachy (29.6mm 3.4g)
Obv: St. Demetrius standing facing, holding spear and shield set on ground; two stars flanking.
Rev: Emperor standing facing to left, holding akakia and labarum being blessed by the virgin standing facing to right; star above.
Sear 2265 var. (no stars on obversde and reverse); Bendall/Donald, Michael VIII C.8 var. (same); PCPC 26 var. (same); Gr. 1344 (same).