John Comnenus-Ducas. As emperor of Thessalonica, 1237-1242. BI Aspron Trachy (23mm, 1.15 g, 6h). Series II. Thessalonica mint.

CNG Feature Auction 115
Lot: 790. Estimated: $ 750

Byzantine, Billon

Sold For $ 4 500. 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 (23mm, 1.15 g, 6h). Series II. Thessalonica mint. St. Demetrius enthroned facing on backless throne, sword across lap / John and the Theotokos standing facing and holding between them staff topped by cross-in-circle and triangular decoration. S. Bendall, “Notes on the Coinage in the name of John Comnenus-Ducas of Thessalonica (AD 1237-44),” in NC 162 (2002), 1; DOC 1 var. (module); CLBC 14.1.2; LBC –; SB 2187. Dark green patina, scratches, some weakness on obverse. Good VF. Very rare and with clear legend.

From the collection of Simon Bendall.


The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 115 lots will be determined during the live online sale that will be held on 16-17 September 2020. This lot is in Session 3, which begins 17 September 2020 at 9 AM ET.

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