| Description: | Empire Of Nicaea. Theodore I, Comnenus-Lascaris. 1208-1222. AR Trachy, 4.12 gm. Magnesia mint. IC-XC across fields, Christ, nimbate, seated facing on throne, raising right hand and holding book of Gospels in left, dots on Gospels, poppy-like decoration on the arms of the throne / QEODWPOC DEC P T O QEODWPOC, standing facing figures of Theodore, crowned and wearing loros, and St. Theodore, in military dress, both holding sword and staff surmounted by eight-pointed star. Bendall and Sellwood H/c1, DOC IV 2.3, SB 2064. |
