Michael II Comnenus-Ducas, with John III Ducas (Vatatzes). Despot of Epiros, 1237-1271. BI Aspron Trachy (27mm, 2.90 g, 5h). Thessalonica mint. Struck 1248.

CNG Feature Auction 115
Lot: 787. Estimated: $ 500

Byzantine, Billon

Sold For $ 5 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Michael II Comnenus-Ducas, with John III Ducas (Vatatzes). Despot of Epiros, 1237-1271. BI Aspron Trachy (27mm, 2.90 g, 5h). Thessalonica mint. Struck 1248. Facing bust of the Archangel Michael / John standing facing, holding labarum and akakia, being crowned by Archangel Michael standing left. S. Bendall, “The Coinage of Michael II, Angelos of Epirus, 1231-1265,” in NumCirc CIV.1 (February 1996), 5 (this coin); DOC 2; CLBC 15.5.1; SB 2235. Dark brown patina, flan crack. Good VF.

From the collection of Simon Bendall.


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