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ID:     76001706
     [UNVERIFIED]
Type:     Byzantine
Region:     EMPIRE OF THE TREBIZOND
Issuer:     Andronicus I, Gidon (Empire of the the Trebizond)
Date Ruled:     AD 1222-1235
Metal:     Silver
Denomination:     Aspron trachy
Weight:     1.99 g
Die Axis:     6 h
Obverse Legend:     MP ΘV
Obverse Description:     The Theotokos, nimbate, standing facing, right hand placed on her chest, left hand raised in benediction; MHP and ΘV flanking head, star to left
Reverse Legend:     IC XC o-X-A-Λ K-Η-TH-S
Reverse Description:     Christ Chalkites: Christ, nimbate, standing facing, right hand placed on his chest, holding Gospels in left; IC XC flanking head
Primary Reference:     Bendall, Hoard, var. 5, legend A, 25-26
Reference2:     Ret. -
Reference3:     SBCV -
Photograph Credit:     Classical Numismatic Group
Source:     http://www.cngcoins.com/Coin.aspx?CoinID=109381
Grade:     Good VF, obverse double struck, three small, natural holes due to flan flaw
Notes:     Sale: CNG 76, Lot: 1706 Rare variety with the C A sigla.