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Empire of Nicaea: Theodore I Comnenus-Lascaris (1208-1222) Æ Trachy (Sear-2061)
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Obv: MP - ΘV in field; Virgin nimbate, seated upon throne without back; holds beardless, nimbate head of Christ on breast
Rev: ΘЄOΔШPOC O ΘЄOΔШPOC; Full-length figure of emperor on left, and St. Theodore, bearded and nimbate; between them patriarchal cross on long shaft; Emperor wears stemma, division, collar-piece and panelled loros of simple type; right hand holds labarum-headed scepter; Saint wears short military tunic and breastplate; left hand holds spear resting over shoulder
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