TYPE Byzantine Empire, Michael VIII Palaiologos (1258-1282 AD), copper trachy, Constantinople mint DESCRIPTION . Obv: Bust of Christ facing, Greek "delta" (?) in r. field Rev: Michael standing, in loros, holding labarum-headed scepter and globus surmounted by patriarchal cross. REFERENCE: SB 2277, Ben C-20, Gr 1355 GRADING: VF / AVF, partially cleaned, emperor's face encrusted, very scarce ORDER INFO: B1881, $95