Theodore I Comnenus-Lascaris, emperor of Nicaea, 1208-1222. Aspron Trachy (Electrum, 29 mm, 1.93 g, 6 h), Nicaea. IC - [XC] Nimbate Christ enthroned facing, wearing tunic and pallium, raising his right hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels in his left. Rev. St. Demetrius, nimbate and in military attire on the right, and Theodore, bearded and on the left, standing facing, each holding sheathed sword and supporting, between them, a staff surmounted by eight-pointed star. DOC 2. SB 2064. Crystallized and with considerable edge chipping, otherwise, very fine.
From the collection of Prof. Dr. Hans-Ulrich Geiger, privately acquired from Baldwins on 20 July 2001 (with original dealer's and collector's ticket).
Price realized | 100 CHF |
Starting price | 25 CHF |