The Empire of Nicaea, billon Trachy, 3.72 g), Magnesia, 1256-1257 AD. 
 
Christ, nimbate, standing facing on dais. B-B across fields.
Facing standing figures of Theodore, on left holding 
cross-tipped scepter, and the Virgin, nimbate on right 
between, crowning emperor. 

DOC 9. S. 2141. Brown patina. Very fine.

Courtesy of LHS Numismatik AG, May 2006. Sold for 225 Swiss Francs