Manuel I Comnenus, emperor of Trebizond, 1238-1263. Asper (Silver, 23.5 mm, 2.69 g, 6 h). O/A/ΓΙ - EV/ΓЄ/NI Saint Eugenius standing facing, nimbate, holding long cross in right hand. Rev. (MH)/NI/Λ - O / K/(MH) Manuel standing facing, holding labarum and akakia; in upper right, manus dei. Bendall, Introduction, 20. Cf. Retowski 1-220 ( general type ). SB 2602. Toned. Heat damage on reverse; some flatness, otherwise, about extremely fine.

From the Collection of Prof. James M. Collier, acquired in Amsterdam, in 1993.

This lot is sold to benefit the Collier Prize in Ancient Numismatics offered by the American Numismatic Society.