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1237-1242 Byzantine John Comnenus-Ducas Bi Aspron Trachy Thessalonica Mint Coin
$ 211.2
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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.