Michael VIII, 1261-1282 AD. AE trachy (2.12g), Thessalonica. Flower of eight petals. Michael VIII on the left and Mary, nimbate, on the right, both half-length figures facing, holding large patriarchal cross between them; two stars in upper field. DOC 152-4; Sear 2311. Fine and rare. The Christov Family Collection. With permission of Ira and Larry Goldberg, Coins and Collectibles, Sale 55, lot 606, sold for $92