Hello to all!
This is the final Latin Empire
trachy. Can someone give me the
Sear number? The dealer ID is as follows:
The
CRUSADERS Latin Rulers of
Constantinople This is a beautiful example of
type “A”, clipped, small module, irregular contour, inflation issue, with
good iconography and details from 1204 – 1224 AD.
Thessalonica mint 22-26 mm, 1.45 g. Imitation of
Manuel I 1143-1180AD
Billon trachy original size, 4.2- 4.5 g., 30 mm.
Obv.: The Virgin enthroned facing.
Rev.: Manuel standing facing, wearing crown, holding
labarum and globe surmounted by
Patriarchal cross.
Ref.: C.
Dochev, Coins and Currency in Tirnovo, p. 31, 1 and p. 211, Pl. X, 1.
I don't think I will buy any more of these from this dealer!
Dpaul7
