Andronicus I Gidon, emperor of Trebizond, 1222-1235. Aspron Trachy (Silver, 23 mm, 2.56 g, 6 h). MHP – ΘV The Virgin, orans, nimbate and wearing tunic and maphorium, standing facing on dais; in lower l. field, fleur de lys. Rev. IC – XC / OXAΛ – KH(TH)C Christ Chalkites standing facing, wearing tunic and colobion, raising right hand in benediction and holding Gospels in left. Bendall, "A Further Note on a Possible Early Coinage of the Empire of Trebizond", NumCirc, August 2006, fig. 1. DOC 1 var ( Uncertain of Nicaea ). Sear 2148 var ( Uncertain of Nicaea ). Rare. Good very fine.
From the Trausnitz Collection, acquired prior to 2007.