Lot 586
The Empire of Thessalonica. Theodore Comnenus-Ducas, 1224-1230. billion trachy (3.79g), Thessalonica. The Virgin enthroned facing, holding nimbate head. of Christ. Rev. Theodore, on l., and St. Theodore, holding sheathed sword, on r., both stg. facing, holding between them long staff surmounted by cross within circle. DOC 6; cf. Sear-Bendall 2164 (misdescribed). Good very fine with dark brown patina and struck on a full flan, rare.
Estimated Value $125 - 175.
The Christov Family Collection.
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