John Comnenus-Ducas. As emperor of Thessalonica, 1237-1242. BI Trachy (18mm, 0.70 g, 6h). Series III (small module). Thessalonica mint. Facing head of cherub with four wings / John, holding akakia, and St. Demetrius, holding sword, holding between them a long cross surmounted by pellet. Bendall, Notes 20/III; DOC 25a; SB 2210. VF, dark brown to black patina, obverse weakly struck.
From the Iconodule Collection.