★ Attractive Patina ★

Theodore II Ducas-Lascaris, emperor of Nicaea, 1254-1258. Trachy (Bronze, 27.5 mm, 4.10 g, 6 h), Magnesia. IC - XC / O M-M/A Bust of Christ facing, nimbate, raising right hand in benediction and holding scroll in left. Rev. ΘΕωΔΟΡΟC ΔΕCΠΟΤΗC Ο Δ(ΟV)ΚΑC ΑΓΙΟC ΤΡVΦωΝ Theodore, on left, holding labarum in right hand, and Saint Tryphon, on right, standing facing, holding lis-headed staff between them. DOC 12. SB 2144. Dark olive green patina with light earthen deposits. Good very fine.