TYPE Byzantine Empire, Andronikos II Palaiologos (1282-1328 AD), bronze trachy, class XI, 0.92g DESCRIPTION . Obv: Emperor and co-emperor Michael IX, each crowned in loros, jointly holding long cross, unc. legend Rev: Bust of Archangel Michael w/ scepter REFERENCE: SB 2439, DO 610, Ben 152 GRADING: AVF, standard irregular edge and strike, brown patina w/ green highlights, rare ORDER INFO: B2360, $115 Another rare Palaiologan issue with a nicely highlighted image of St. Archangel Michael, and considerable facial and attire detail on the figure of the senior emperor. Overall nicer than the three specimens shown in Dumbarton Oaks and Bendall catalogs.