John Comnenus-Ducas. As emperor of Thessalonica, 1237-1242. BI Aspron Trachy (14mm, 0.76 g). Series III. Thessalonica mint.Electronic Auction 473 Byzantine, Billon Sold For $ 350. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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John Comnenus-Ducas. As emperor of Thessalonica, 1237-1242. BI Aspron Trachy (14mm, 0.76 g). Series III. Thessalonica mint. Flower or six-pointed star / 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), 27 and pl. 48, 10 (this coin illustrated); cf. DOC 36 (for rev. type); CLBC 14.27.3 Hybrid var. (larger module); cf. SB 2221 (for rev. type). Earthen green patina. VF. Extremely rare – considered a hybrid by CLBC. |