John Comnenus-Ducas. As emperor of Thessalonica, 1237-1242. BI Trachy (22mm, 1.92 g, 6h). Thessalonica mint. Struck 1237-circa 1242. Near EF.

CNG Feature Auction 124
Lot: 772. Estimated: $ 500

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John Comnenus-Ducas. As emperor of Thessalonica, 1237-1242. BI Trachy (22mm, 1.92 g, 6h). Thessalonica mint. Struck 1237-circa 1242. Half-length bust of St. Demetrius facing, holding sword over shoulder and sheath / Facing figures of John, wearing crown and loros, holding labarum and akakia, and the Theotokos, crowning John. DOC 7; SB 2193. Green patina, tiny edge split. Near EF. Very rare and outstanding for issue.

From the Iconodule Collection.


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