Lot 595
The Empire of Thessalonica. Manuel Comnenus-Ducas, 1230-1237. billion trachy (2.89g), Thessalonica. Nimbate half-length figure of archangel Michael facing, wearing loros and holding drawn sword over r. shoulder and sheath. Rev. Facing crowned figures of Manuel, on l., and St. Constantine, on r., holding between them long patriarchal cross. DOC 6; Sear-Bendall 2180. Extremely Fine for the type with rich brown patina, very rare thus.
Estimated Value $300 - 400.
LHS 97 (2006), lot 175, The Christov Family Collection.
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