TYPE Byzantine Empire, Michael VIII Palaiologos (1258-1282 AD), copper trachy, Thessalonika mint, class XVII, 1.50g DESCRIPTION . Obv: Facing figure of St. Demetrius with spear and shield, Greek legend O AGI - [...] Rev: Three-quarter figure of emperor facing, large lis to left, Greek legend MIHAIL DESPOT PA [...] REFERENCE: SB 2307, Ben 80, DO 180-1 GRADING: VF, highly irregular flan, highlighted dark olive green patina, rare ORDER INFO: B2479, $92 Well struck - particularly unusual for the obverse - and overall nicer than any of the D. Oaks plate coins.