John Comnenus-Ducas. As emperor of Thessalonica, 1237-1242. BI Trachy (18.5mm, 1.73 g, 6h). Type D. Thessalonica mint. Near EF.Electronic Auction 547 Byzantine, Billon Sold For $ 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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John Comnenus-Ducas. As emperor of Thessalonica, 1237-1242. BI Trachy (18.5mm, 1.73 g, 6h). Type D. Thessalonica mint. Half-length facing bust of St. Theodore, holding sword over shoulder and sheath(?) / Facing half-length figures of John, wearing crown and loros, and St. Demetrius, holding between them long staff surmounted by cross-in-circle and decorated with triangle. DOC 17a; SB 2202. Dark green-brown patina, light cleaning scratches. Near EF. An excellent example for issue. |