Michael VIII Palaeologus, 1261-1282. Trachy (Bronze, 27 mm, 2.41 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis. MHP - OV Nimbate half-length figure of Virgin Mary facing, orans, wearing pallium and maphorium. Rev. Michael VIII seated facing on high-backed throne, wearing crown and loros, holding sword on his knees with both hands; to uper left and right, X and other letters. SB 2275. Repatinated and with some edge cracks, otherwise, very fine.