John Comnenus Ducas, AD 1237-1242. AE Trachy, Thessalonica

Trachy, Thessalonica circa AD 1237-1242,   AE.  Iω ΔЄCΠ Half-length figure of emperor, wearing divitision, loros, orarion, and stemma with pendilia, r. hand holding Cross-tipped-scepter and l. globus cruciger.  Rev. O AΓIOC ΔIMITPIOC Full-length figure of St. Demetrius, nimbate, seated upon backless throne, feet on dais, wearing body armor with pteryges, chiton, and sagion, both hands hold sheathed sword across lap; Fleur de lis to either side above throne cushion.  Sear 2206.  LBC 393-4.  DOC IV XLIII 21.  CLBC 14.9.3.

Extremely rare with preserved obverse, exceptionally nice for issue.