Manuel I   Imperium Trapezuntum
Μανουήλ Α'   Αυτοκρατορία Τραπεζούντος

Asper AR 21

SHH 1486

Parameter Obverse Reverse Notes Reference

2.86 g   20.5-21.2 mm   7:00 o'clock   VF St. Eugenius standing facing, holding long cross; O // A // ΓI // O on left, EV // ΓE // NI // [O] on right; two pellets on shaft of cross; border of dots. Manuel standing facing, holding labarum and akakia; M // N // Λ on left; O // K // M on right; three pellets on shaft of labarum, four pellets between shaft and emperor; Manus Dei in upper right field; border of dots. ? Retowski 122; Sear Byzantine 2601