Byzantine Trachys identification

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Please help identifying 2 trachys.  The one at the top of the picture is 19x21 mm and weighs 1.21 g while the one in the middle is 21x24 mm and weighs 1.23 g.  The bottom photo is a slant view of both cups.  Note relatively small curvature.  

Byzantine Empire: Michael VIII Palaeologos (1261-1282) Æ Trachy, Thessalonica (Sear 2304; LBC 595; PCPC 77; Bendall-Donald T.11; DOC V.174-75; Lianta 595)

 

Obv: ΓΟΑΔΗΜΗΤΡΙΟC in two columnar groups; Half-length figure of St. Demetrius, beardless and nimbate, wearing tunic, breastplate and sagion; seated upon throne without back; holds sword across knees
Rev: ΜΙ/Ο/ΠAΛ/Є/O to left, ΔЄC/ΠΟ to right; Three-quarter-length figure of emperor wearing stemma, divitision, jeweled loros of simple type and saigon; right hand holds large patriarchal cross; left hand holds anexikakia

 

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Thanks!  Do you think the minor differences are due to different mint or different die maker?  

 

Any ideas on #2??

Damn…wrong coin. That is what happens when you are working on multiple things at the same time. Let me get the correct coin.

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Were you able to do anything more in identifying these Trachys??

In any case, thanks for your efforts.

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