CNG 85, Lot: 1295. Estimate $500. Sold for $490. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

John Comnenus-Ducas. As emperor of Thessalonica, 1237-1242. Æ Half Tetarteron (18mm, 0.97 g, 6h). Thessalonica mint. + Iω Δ/KOMNH/NOC O ΔO/VKAC in four lines / Cross potent on two steps; barred IC-XC across field. DOC 13; SB 2224. Good VF, dark green patina. Very rare.

Ex Khristov Collection.