Michael VIII Palaeologus (Restored Empire), 1261 AD – 1282 AD

Trachy, Constantinople circa 1261-1282 AD, Æ 24 mm, 2.29 g. [IC XC] Half-length figure of Christ, cruciformly nimbate with pellet in each cross arm, bearded, wearing tunic and kolobion, r. hand in benediction and l. hand holding Gospels. Rev. XM ΔЄCΠOTHC ΠAΛ Full-length figure of emperor, bearded, seated upon a backed throne, wearing divitision, loros, maniakion, and stemma with pendilia, r. hand holding labarum and l. city of Constantinople. Sear 2273. LBC 537-8. DOC 84-5. PCPC 34.
Rare. Dark green patina with light deposits and very fine

Michael presents himself on this reverse as the saviour of the city of Constantinople. Sitting on the imperial throne, he displays the city that he freed from Latin occupation.