Michael II Comnenus-Ducas. Despot of Epiros, 1237-1271. BI Aspron Trachy (20mm, 0.82 g, 6h). Arta mint.Electronic Auction 485 Byzantine, Billon Sold For $ 425. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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Michael II Comnenus-Ducas. Despot of Epiros, 1237-1271. BI Aspron Trachy (20mm, 0.82 g, 6h). Arta mint. Half-length figure of St. Theodore facing, holding shield in each hand / Half-length figures of Michael and St. Demetrius, holding sword between them; above, manus Dei and star. DOC –; S. Bendall, “The Coinage of Michael II, Angelos of Epirus, 1231-1265,” in NumCircCIV.1 (February 1996), 3a; CLBC –; LBC –; SB 2233. Dark brown patina, reverse off center. Near VF. Extremely rare. |