John III Ducas-Vatatzes (Empire of Nicaea), 1222 AD – 1254 AD

Trachy, Thessalonica circa 1246-1254 AD, Æ 27 mm, 2.70 g. MHP ΘV Full-length figure of Theotokos, nimbate, seated upon backless throne, wearing tunic and maphorion, both hands holding the infant Christ at breast; Lily above throne cushion to either side. Rev. Iω ΔЄΠ O ΔMT Full-length figures of emperor and St. Demetrius, holding patriarchal cross; Emperor, bearded, wearing divitision, loros, maniakion, and stemma with pendilia, r. hand resting on chest; St. Demetrius, nimbate, beardless, wearing body armour with pteryges, chiton, and Sagion, l. hand resting on chest. Sear 2128. LBC 453-4. DOC (Thessalonica) 8.
Dark green patina and fine / good fine