Uncertain emperor of Nicaea, 1204-1261. Tetarteron (Bronze, 20 mm, 2.03 g, 5 h), Type G, possibly Magnesia. O/ AΓΙ/OS - ΘΕ/ΟΔΩ/PΟC Half-length facing bust of St. Theodore, holding spear and shield. Rev. Ornate cross crosslet set on floreate base. DOC 9. SB 2157. Very rare, only one example on CoinArchives which accounts for twenty years of records, and this by far nicer of the two. Good very fine.
From the collection of a scholar.