John III Ducas-Vatazes Æ Aspron Trachy Nomisma. Empire of Nicaea. Thessalonica, AD 1246-1254.
Virgin Mary orans standing facing, flanked by two stars; MP - ΘV across fields / Emperor and St. Demetrius standing facing, holding between them labarum topped by triangle. DOC 4.2, pl. XLV, 10.1; Sear 2130. 2.90g, 28mm, 6h.
Near Very Fine. Rare.
From a private German collection.