Watch List notes:

Manuel Comnenus-Ducas. Despot of Thessalonica, 1230-1237. BI Aspron Trachy (21mm, 0.87 g, 6h). Facing bust of St. Demetrius, holding spear in right hand, placing left on hilt of sword / Manuel standing facing, holding cross and akakia, being crowned by Christ Pantokrator; star to right. DOC 3a; SB 2177; CLBC 13.3.3 (R4). Near VF, brown patina. Very rare.

From the Iconodule Collection.