The New York Sale, Auction 51, Los 173 Byzantine Empire
Michael I Angelus. Silver Aspron Trachy (3.54 g), ca. 1204. Mint of Arta. Nimbate bust of Christ Emmanuel facing, raising hand in benediction and holding Gospels. Reverse: + MIXAHΛ ΔECΠE, Michael standing facing, holding scepter and akakia; above to right, manus Dei. DOC 1; SB 2227 Extremely rare. A major Byzantine rarity - on...