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Andronicus I Gidon, emperor of Trebizond, 1222-1235. Aspron Trachy (Electrum, 26 mm, 3.05 g, 6 h). MP-ΘV The Theotokos Sorotissa standing facing, nimbate, hands extended right and wearing a maphorion; in left field, star. Rev. IC-XC // O/X/A/Λ - K/H/Th/S Christ Chalkites standing facing in himation, right hand raised in benediction and holding book of Gospels in his left. Bendall, "A further note on a possible early coinage of the Empire of Trebizond," NumCirc CXIV.4 (August 2006), 1. DOC 1. SB 2148 var. (no star). Rare and in excellent condition. The obverse very slightly off center and with insignificant weakness on the reverse, otherwise, virtually as struck.