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21 February 2021
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Rare aspron trachy of John III Ducas

Starting Price: 75 CHF
Hammer Price:  650 CHF
Lot 963

John III Ducas (Vatatzes), emperor of Nicaea, 1222-1254. Aspron Trachy (Silver, 28 mm, 2.37 g, 5 h), Magnesia. [EMMANOV]H[L] / IC - XC Nimbate bust of Christ facing, raising right hand in benediction and holding Gospels in left. Rev. IW - O AΓIOC ΘEOWPOC, HI John III and St. Theodore standing facing, each placing a hand on the hilt of their swords and together holding a patriarchal cross between them. DOC 23. SB 2077. Quite rare. Creased and slightly porous, otherwise, very fine.

From the Trausnitz Collection, ex Gorny & Mosch 176, 10 March 2009, 2805.

Online bidding closes: 21 Feb 2021, 23:01:30 CET Current Date & Time: 28 Mar 2024, 18:23:39 CET Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:650 CHF by MailBidder2167 (20 bids)
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