John Comnenus-Ducas. As emperor of Thessalonica, 1237-1242. BI Aspron Trachy (23mm, 1.73 g). Series II. Thessalonica mint.CNG Feature Auction 115 Byzantine, Billon Sold For $ 3 750. 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, 1.73 g). Series II. Thessalonica mint. Flower or eight-pointed star with pellets between petals / 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; cf. DOC 36 (for rev. type); CLBC 14.27.3 Hybrid (this coin illustrated); LBC –; cf. SB 2221 (for rev. type). Attractive green-brown patina. Good VF. |