John Comnenus-Ducas Empire of Thessalonica, 1237-1242. billion 
trachy (1.57g), Thessalonica. 

Cross with dot in each angle within crescent-shaped ornament.
IW D, John, half-length figure standing facing beneath arch 
with tower at each corner.

DOC 36; Sear 2221. 

Nearly Extremely Fine and very rare with light brown patina. 
The Christov Family Collection.
Realized $633 

With permission of Ira and Larry Goldberg, Auctioneers,
www.goldbergauctions.com, Auction 55, lot 598.