John Comnenus-Ducas Empire of Thessalonica, 1237-1242. Billion trachy 
1.71g, Thessalonica. 

Outstretched wing. 
Half-length figure of John standing facing, holding long
cross and large standard with two crosses within circles
on the banner. 

DOC 31; Sear-Bendall 2217. 
Extremely Fine for the type with brown patina, very rare thus. 

The Christov Family Collection.
Realized $1,323 
With permission of Ira and Larry Goldberg, Auctioneers,
www.goldbergauctions.com, Auction 55, lot 597.