Michael II Comnenus-Ducas, with John III Ducas (Vatatzes). Despot of Epiros, 1237-1271. BI Aspron Trachy (25mm, 2.20 g, 6h). Arta mint. Struck 1248(?).CNG Feature Auction 115 Byzantine, Billon Sold For $ 4 500. 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 (25mm, 2.20 g, 6h). Arta mint. Struck 1248(?). Two-towered city gate with central archway; behind, large central tower / Michael standing facing. holding akakia and being crowned by John. S. Bendall, “The Coinage of Michael II, Angelos of Epirus, 1231-1265,” in NumCirc CIV.1 (February 1996), 7; DOC 3; CLBC 16.2.2 (Uncertain Rulers); SB 2237. Rough brown surfaces. VF. Very rare. |