Despotate of Epirus, John III (emperor 1222-1254) and 
Michael II Angelus (Despot 1230-1267). AE Aspron Trachy. 
Arta mint, ca. 1248. 2.22 gr.

Stylized representation of city walls, towers and gate. 
M-I X-O across fields, Michael standing facing on left,
holding hand on his breast and akakia, and John on right, 
holding cross-tipped sceptre and crowning Michael with
his right hand. 

DOC 3; Sear 2237. 
Very Fine. (Estimate $250-300)
ex Baldwin's, August 1991. 

With permission of Ira and Larry Goldberg, Coins and
Collectibles, Sale 55, lot 602, sold for $1,783.