EMPIRE of THESSALONICA. John Comnenus-Ducas (1237-1242). Trachy. Thessalonica mint.
Obv: Ιω Δ[...] Half lenght bust of Saint Theodore facing, holding spear and sword in sheat, flanked by fleur de lis and star.
Rev: John and Saint Demetrius standing facing holding cross in circle on staf between them.
Cf. Sear 2191 (star and lis on obverse not mentioned; half lenght figures of John and St. Demetrius on reverse), otherwise unpublished.
Condition: Extremely fine.
Weight: 2,90 g.
Diameter: 25 mm.