Michael VIII Palaeologus 1261-1282 AD, AE Trachy,  
Thessalonica mint. 1.68 gr.

Winged patriarchal cross.

Michael on left, holding labarum, and St. Demetrius
on right, holding spear, standing facing, holding
sword between them; large 8-point star above. (Note: the way 
this coin was struck has formed two stars).

DOC V 161; SB 2301.

CNG 63, Lot: 1717. 21 May 2003. Sold For $700.
With permission of cngcoins.com.