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Theodore Mankaphas (usurper in Philadelphia) BI Aspron Trachy. Philadelphia, AD 1188-9. Christ standing facing on dais, nimbate, raising right hand in benediction and holding book of gospels in left; IC-[XC] across fields / Emperor standing facing, holding sceptre surmounted by patriarchal cross in both hands across body; [+ΘΔP] to left, B and M (inverted) to right. Sear -; Grierson 1127; DOC 2, pl. XXII. 2.17g, 26mm, 6h.
Very Fine. Scarce.
A nobleman from Philadelphia, Theodore Mankaphas led two revolts, the first against Isaac II Angelus in 1188 and a second following the conquest of Constantinople during the Fourth Crusade in 1204. The epithet 'Mankaphas' comes from the Turkish adjective mankafa meaning "fool", an apt name considering Thedore's repeated failures to hold on to power.
Very Fine. Scarce.
A nobleman from Philadelphia, Theodore Mankaphas led two revolts, the first against Isaac II Angelus in 1188 and a second following the conquest of Constantinople during the Fourth Crusade in 1204. The epithet 'Mankaphas' comes from the Turkish adjective mankafa meaning "fool", an apt name considering Thedore's repeated failures to hold on to power.