TYPE Byzantine Empire, Michael VIII Palaiologos (1258-1282 AD), copper trachy, Constantinople mint, class VI DESCRIPTION . Obv: Facing figure of St. Demetrius, Greek O AGI - DEMETR Rev: Emperor holding labarum, blessed by Virgin Mary, Greek legend [...]M - Th - [P]ALE[...] REFERENCE: SB 2265, Ben 26, DO 66-9 GRADING: F / VF, dark green patina, Virgin's head weak, hairline crack, rare ORDER INFO: B2453, $78 Well struck - particularly for unusual for the obverse - and overall nicer than any of the D. Oaks plate coins.