259, Lot: 452. Estimate $100. Sold for $70. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Theodore Comnenus-Ducas. As emperor of Thessalonica, 1225/7-1230. BI Trachy (31mm, 3.29 g, 6h). Facing bust of Christ Emmanuel / Theodore, holding scroll, and St. Demetrius, holding sword, standing facing, holding staff surmounted by cross-in-circle. DOC 4; SB 2161. VF, dark green patina, a couple of edge splits.