BYZANTINE EMPIRE.Michael VIII alone AD 1261-1272.AE.Trachy.Class XXV..Mint of CONSTANTINOPLE ( 1.48g, 23.1mm. 12h)
Saint Michael standing holding spear over right shoulder.
Reverse.Emperor standing holding labarum in right hand and akakia in left.
Ref:DOC V pl.8.114-123, PCPC 2 ( Magnesia ), Sear 2283.
Very fine or better for issue.
obverse trace of an undertyle.
Coinage of this period is notoriously badly struck.