TYPE Byzantine Empire, Michael VIII Palaiologos (1258-1282 AD), copper trachy, Constantinople mint, class XXVII DESCRIPTION . Obv: Facing bust of St. Nicholas, Greek legend O AG[IOS] - NK[...] Rev: Emperor facing in loros, holding cross-scepter and akakia, Manus Dei in upper right REFERENCE: SB 2285, Ben 48, DO 125-6 GRADING: AF / AVF, dark green patina, ragged edge, rare ORDER INFO: B2460, $72 Well struck - particularly unusual for the obverse - and overall nicer than any of the D. Oaks plate coins.