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1237-1242 Byzantine John Comnenus-Ducas Bi Aspron Trachy Thessalonica Mint Coin

$ 211.2

Availability: 97 in stock
  • Modified Item: No
  • Era: Ancient
  • KM Number: NC 162 (2002), 5 and pl. 48, 2; DOC 27a var. (modu
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Turkey
  • Grade: Ungraded
  • Historical Period: Byzantine (300-1400 AD)
  • Denomination: Aspron Trachy
  • Certification: Uncertified
  • Year: 1237-1242
  • Cleaned/Uncleaned: Cleaned
  • Provenance: Ownership History Not Available

    Description

    John Comnenus-Ducas. As emperor of Thessalonica, 1237-1242. BI Aspron Trachy (16.5mm, 1.0 g, 6h). Series I. Thessalonica mint. Patriarchal cross / Theodore, crowned, and St. Demetrius, nimbate, standing facing, jointly holding castle between them. S. Bendall, "Notes on the Coinage in the name of John Comnenus-Ducas of Thessalonica (AD 1237-44),
    " in NC 162 (2002), 5 and pl. 48, 2; DOC 27a var. (module); CLBC 14.17.1; LBC –; SB 2213 var. (same). Earthen green and brown patina. Purchased from Holding History April 2022.
    Similar example sold: Simon Bendall Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 473, 29 July 2020), lot 435.
    Estimate: 2000 USD, realized 1500 USD.