John III Doukas Vatatzes, Copper, Stamenon, Arta, 1248?
Obverse
Stylized representation of city with walls, towers, and gate. No legend.
Reverse
Full-length figures of Emperor John III Doukas Vatatzes, on right crowning Despot Michael II Angelos of Epiros, on left. Emperor wears stemma, divitision, collar-piece, and jeweled loros of simplified type and holds scepter cruciger in left hand. Despot, similarly dressed, holds right hand to chest.
Obverse
Stylized representation of city with walls, towers, and gate. No legend.
Reverse
Full-length figures of Emperor John III Doukas Vatatzes, on right crowning Despot Michael II Angelos of Epiros, on left. Emperor wears stemma, divitision, collar-piece, and jeweled loros of simplified type and holds scepter cruciger in left hand. Despot, similarly dressed, holds right hand to chest.
| Accession number | BZC.1990.1 |
|---|---|
| Ruler | John III Doukas Vatatzes |
| Date of Reign | 1222–1254 |
| Associated Authority | Michael II Komnenos Doukas (Epiros) |
| Metal | Copper |
| Denomination | Stamenon |
| Mint | Arta |
| Date | 1248? |
| Diameter | 22.0 mm |
| Weight | 1.71 g |
| Relation of Dies | 6:00 |
| Shape | Cup |
Acquisition History
From Spink’s Numismatic Circular, May 1990, no. 2439 iv
Commentary
Cf. DOC 4.2:631, no. (3). This acquisition was not catalogued by Hendy in DOC 4, but he cited it (p. 631, no. [3a]) from S. Bendall, “The Coinage of Michael II, Angelos of Epirus, 1231–1265,” nos. 7a and 7b.
T. Bertelè, “Monete bizantine: Album con elenco descrittivo di monete bizantine (1222–1453): Note di studio personale,” 126, nos. 20–23.