Theodore Gabras. Ruler of Trebizond, circa 1075-1098. Æ Follis (17.5mm, 4.64 g). Trebizond mint. Struck circa mid/late 1080s-1098. Near VF.

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Theodore Gabras. Ruler of Trebizond, circa 1075-1098. Æ Follis (17.5mm, 4.64 g). Trebizond mint. Struck circa mid/late 1080s-1098. Facing bust of St. Theodore, holding spear and shield / Cross pattée with • at end of each arm. DOC 10 (Trebizond); Bendall, “The mint of Trebizond under Alexius I and the Gabrades,” Numismatic Chronicle p. 126-136, Issue 10; SB –. Dark brown and earthen patina, some light cleaning scratches. Near VF. Very rare.

Ex Elsen 141 (15 June 2019), lot 382.


Closing Date and Time: 29 March 2023 at 13:32:00 ET.