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Empire of Nicaea. Michael VIII Ducas. Trachy 1259-1260, AR 2.19g.

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Empire of Nicaea. Michael VIII Ducas. Trachy 1259-1260, AR 2.19g.
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The Empire of Nicaea. Michael VIII Ducas-Angelus-Comnenus-Paleologus, as emperor of Nicaea, 1258/9 - 1261. Trachy, Magnesia 1259-1260, AR 2.19 g. MHP – QV The Virgin, nimbate, seated facing upon high backed throne, holding beardless nimbate head of Christ on breast; on the back of throne, B – B. Rev. X / M / [DECPOTH ICA] X / M The Emperor standing facing, holding anexikakia, embraced by Archangel Michael standing facing at his side. Bendall-Donald, Numismatic Circular XC, 1982, 3. DO 27. PCPC 8. Sear 2246. LBC 479. Very rare and in superb condition for the issue. Attractively toned and about extremely fine. Ex LHS sale 97, 2006, 151.