CNG 100, Lot: 2069. Estimate $300. Sold for $425. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

John Comnenus-Ducas. As emperor of Thessalonica, 1237-1242. Æ Trachy (21mm, 1.25 g, 6h). Thessalonica mint. +Iω Δ/KOMNH/NOC O ΔO/VKAC in four lines / Cross potent set on two steps. DOC 13; CLBC 14.30.2 (R5); SB 2224. VF, green patina. Extremely rare, possibly only the fifth known.