Numismatica Ars Classica > Auction 146 | Auction date: 8 May 2024 |
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Lot description: Theodore Comnenus-Ducas, as emperor of Thessalonica, 1225/7 – 1230. Aspron trachy, Thessalonica, circa 1225-1226, 30 mm, 3.98 g. MHP – ΘY The Virgin Mary seated facing on a jewelled throne with a back, holding before her the nimbate bust of the infant Jesus; in field, over the arms of the throne, the sigla Γ – Ρ. Rev. ΘΕΟΔ ΔOYKAC On the l., standing figure of Theodore facing, wearing divination, jewelled loros and sagion and holding sheathed sword and akakia; at his r., standing facing figure of Christ, nimbate, crowning the emperor with his right hand and holding book of Gospels with his l. DO 3a. Sear 2160. Light tone. Traces of double striking, otherwise about extremely fine / extremely fine Estimate: 5000 CHF |