John Comnenus-Ducas Empire of Thessalonica, 1237-1242. Aspron 
trachy, small module, 0.81 gr. 

MP over star-TV over star to left and right of Mary Theotokos, 
nimbate, bust facing, both hands raised.
IW, John, winged, standing, holding labarum-headed sceptre and anexikakia.
DOC 34; Sear 2219. 
Rare. Dark brown patina. Fine. (250-275)

Ex Berk and England sale, December 1989, lot 353. 

Courtesy of Stack's The Golden Horn Collection, Jan. 2009. Sold for $160