Michael VIII Paleologus 1261-1282 AD, AR Trachy,  
Constantinople mint. 23mm. 2.19 gr.

819669. Sold For $16500 

G-G to upper left and right of seraph, wings spread.
X MI DECPOTHC-OPALO O downwards to left and right of 
Michael standing facing, holding sword and akakia. 

DOC 38 note (this coin); SB 2256 var. (fieldmarks). 
Extremely rare issue, unique with sigla G-G. 

With permission of cngcoins.com, Coin shop art. 819669.