The Empire of Thessalonica, Aspron Trachy, 3.49 g), Thessalonica, 1255-1256 AD. The Virgin, nimbate, seated facing on throne, holding head of Christ on breast. Standing facing figures of Theodore, on left holding sheathed sword, and Christ, on right between , raising right hand to crown the emperor. DOC 3c (this coin). S. 2160. Very rare. Nicely toned. Good very fine. Courtesy of LHS Numismatik AG, May 2006. Sold for 4,000 Swiss Francs. sb2160