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Empire of Nicaea: John III Ducas-Vatazes (1222-1254) BI Trachy, Thessalonica Mint (Sear-2126; DOC-6)
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Obv: ΓΟΛ ΔHMTPIOC in two columnar groups; St. Demetrius, beardless and nimbate, seated upon throne without back; wears tunic, breastplate, and sagion; right hand on hilt of sword; left hand on sheath, horizontally across knees
Rev: IШ O/Δ/Ϫ; Full-length figure of emperor wearing short military tunic, breastplate and sagion; right hand on labarum on long shaft; left hand holding anexikakia; Large star in upper right field
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