Alexius IV, emperor of Trebizond, 1417-1446. Asper (Silver, 16 mm, 0.95 g, 7 h). O-A (in monogram form) [...]V[...] St. Eugenius seated on horseback to right, holding long cross in his right hand and reins in his left. Rev. A[...]Є - M Alexius IV on horseback to right. SB 2641. Lightly toned. Very fine.

From the collection of Dr. Max Blaschegg (1930-2021, with collector’s ticket), privately acquired from Höllersberger at the Basel coin fair on 1 February 1986.