Watch List notes:

Empire of Trebizond, John II (1280-1297), silver asper, (2.71 g), obv. OA EV -GE NI O C, St. Eugenius standing, holding long cross, O/P to right of cross, rev. I W Ko N OP - N O C, fleur de lis below, John standing holding labarum and globus cruciger, touched by Manus Dei (the hand of God) above right, (S.2609, Bendall 31, Retowski 53 [Pl.VII]). Toned, good fine, very rare, variety noted and illustrated.