John Comnenus-Ducas. As emperor of Thessalonica, 1237-1242. BI Aspron Trachy (20mm, 1.21 g, 6h). Series III. Thessalonica mint.

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John Comnenus-Ducas. As emperor of Thessalonica, 1237-1242. BI Aspron Trachy (20mm, 1.21 g, 6h). Series III. Thessalonica mint. Pelleted cross with pellets in quarters; all within pelleted circle set on docrated base / Half-length figure of John facing, holding labarum and akakia, beneath pelleted arch. S. Bendall, “Notes on the Coinage in the name of John Comnenus-Ducas of Thessalonica (AD 1237-44),” in NC 162 (2002), 25; DOC 36; CLBC 14.11.3; SB 2221. Dark green patina, earthen deposits, broken flan. VF. Rare.

From the collection of Simon Bendall.


Closing Date and Time: 29 July 2020 at 12:22:00 ET.

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