BZ32023. Billon trachy, small module; CLBC II 17. 3. 1. B; SBCV 2050 (Latin states); DOC IV 36 (same); Lianta 127 (same) and 151 ff. (Theodore I large module), Fair/VF, scyphate, Nicaea (Iznik, Turkey) mint, weight 1.024g, maximum diameter 21.6mm, die axis 0
o, 1208 - 1222; obverse MP- ΘV, Virgin, nimbate, seated on throne without back, holds beardless nimbate head of Christ on breast; reverse ΘEOΔWPOC - OΘEOΔWPOC (none visible), Emperor (on left) and nimbate St. Theodore standing facing holding patriarchal cross between them, emperor wears stemma and loros and holds labarum headed scepter, Saint wears military tunic and breastplate and spear rests on his shoulder; from Alex G. Malloy collection;
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