TREBIZOND. Michael III (Mario Bernardo Pierangeli). “Prince of Thessaly and Epirus”, 1950s-1988. Proof Fantasy AV 20 Francs (21mm, 6.66 g, 12h). Lorioli (Milan) mint. Dated 1955. Proof.

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TREBIZOND. Michael III (Mario Bernardo Pierangeli). “Prince of Thessaly and Epirus”, 1950s-1988. Proof Fantasy AV 20 Francs (21mm, 6.66 g, 12h). Lorioli (Milan) mint. Dated 1955. Bare head left / Crowned double-headed eagle, holding sword and globus cruciger; coat-of-arms on breast. KM (X) 3. Minor marks, some die rust. Proof. AGW: 0.1866 oz.

From the Drewry Family Collection. Ex Wayte Raymond Collection [13] (Part III, NASCA, 14 August 1978), lot 4037.

Mario Bernardo Pierangeli was an Italian lawyer who claimed to be descended from Michael II Comnenus Ducas, Despot of Epirus from 1230-1268. He managed to gain a small following of supporters. These “coins” were struck by a Mr. Gamberini to commemorate Pierangeli’s 40th birthday.

Closing Date and Time: 16 April 2025 at 14:48:20 ET.

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