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Latin Empire of Constantinople: Anonymous (1204-1261) Æ Trachy, Constantinople (Sear 2041/2052; DOC IV, Type U 21; Lianta 84-88)
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Obv: O AΓIOC NIKOAΛOC in two columnar groups. Half-length figure of St. Nicholas, bearded and nimbate, orans, wearing episcopal vestments, of which omophorion is visible
Rev: ΛΓIOC IШ O ΠPOΔPOMOC in two columnar groups. Full-length figure of St. John the Baptist, bearded and nimbate, wearing tunic and cloak; right hand holds patriarchal cross on long shaft; left hand outstretched?
The severity of clipping during the Latin Occupation of Constantinople can be seen from this particular specimen. It is either Sear 2041 or Sear 2052 as the size of the module can not be determined.
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