CNG 94, Lot: 1539. Estimate $150. Sold for $240. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Manuel Comnenus-Ducas. Despot of Thessalonica, 1230-1237. BI Aspron Trachy (30mm, 2.74 g, 6h). Thessalonica mint. Facing bust of St. Demetrius, holding spear and hilt of sword / Manuel standing facing, holding cross and akakia, being crowned by Christ Pantokrator standing facing; star to right. DOC 3a; LBC 346-9; SB 2177. VF, dark green surfaces, internal flan crack.

From the Iconodule Collection.