MICHAEL VIII, Æ Trachy, St Nicholas 1/2 length bust/Michael stg facg; S2285, Ratto 2221 (Extr Rare); at least F-VF for this, sl off-ctr on unround flan, brown patina, usual very crude strike but rev shows quite a lot of detail. RARE! (A VF brought $244, CNG 10/13.)