John Comnenus-Ducas. As emperor of Thessalonica, 1237-1242. BI Aspron Trachy (22mm, 1.85 g). Series III. Thessalonica mint.

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John Comnenus-Ducas. As emperor of Thessalonica, 1237-1242. BI Aspron Trachy (22mm, 1.85 g). Series III. Thessalonica mint. Cross potent; four stars around / Lis-tipped staff between facing busts of emperor and St. Demetrius. S. Bendall, “Notes on the Coinage in the name of John Comnenus-Ducas of Thessalonica (AD 1237-44),” in NC 162 (2002), 19 and pl. 48, 8 (this coin illustrated); DOC 37; CLBC 14.28.3; SB 2222; CNG 100, lot 2076 (hammer $180). Earthen green patina. VF. Very rare.

From the collection of Simon Bendall.


Closing Date and Time: 29 July 2020 at 12:22:40 ET.

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