TYPE Byzantine Empire, Michael VIII Palaiologos (1258-1282 AD), copper trachy, Constantinople mint, class IX DESCRIPTION . Obv: Facing bust of St. Archangel Michael holding trifurcate scepter and gl. cr. Rev: Emperor holding cruciform scepter, jointly holding labarum with military saint (St. Theodore?) REFERENCE: SB 2268, Ben 29, DO 73-6 GRADING: AVF / VF, central strike weakness, dark green (almost black) patina, rare ORDER INFO: B2459, $88