Manuel III, emperor of Trebizond, 1390-1417. Asper (Silver, 17 mm, 1.00 g, 6 h). St. Eugenius on horseback to right, holding long cross in his right hand and reins in his left. Rev. M/AO - M/B Manuel III on horseback to right; below, V. SB 2637. Good very fine.

From the collection of Dr. Max Blaschegg (1930-2021, with collector’s ticket), privately acquired from P.-F. Jacquier in September 1988.