THEODORE COMNENUS DUCAS (as emperor of Thessalonica, 1225/7-1230). Silver Trachy. Thessalonica.

Obv: IA/ΓIO/CO - OPH/TH/C.
Full-length facing figure of the Virgin Hagiosoritissa nimbate and orans.
Rev: ΘϵΟΔωΡΟC ΔϵCΠΟTO ΑΓΙΟC ΔΙΜΙΤΡΙΟC.
Standing facing figures of Theodore, on left, and St. Demetrius, on right handing a city modell of Thessalonica with three towers to the emperor; above, manus dei.

DOC 2a var. (obvverse legend unlisted); SB 2159 var. (same).

Extremely rare and apparently unpublished and unknown with this obverse legend thus far. Lovely detailed strike with full legends and figures.

Condition: Good extremely fine.

Weight: 4,34g.
Diameter: 32mm.