John III Doukas Vatatzes, Billon, Trikephalon (Aspron Trachy), Arta, circa 1248
Obverse
Stylized representation of city with walls, towers, and gate. No legend.
Reverse
Full-length figure 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 figure 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.2009.009 |
|---|---|
| Ruler | John III Doukas Vatatzes |
| Date of Reign | 1221–1254 |
| Associated Authority | Michael II Komnenos Doukas (Epiros) |
| Metal | Billon |
| Denomination | Trikephalon (Aspron Trachy) |
| Mint | Arta |
| Date | circa 1248 |
| Diameter | 24.0 mm |
| Weight | 2.21 g |
| Relation of Dies | 6:00 |
| Shape | Cup |
Acquisition History
From Füeg's collection, Stack’s NYC sale, 12 January 2009, lot 3319; purchased from A. H. Baldwin’s Selection, August 1991
Commentary
Cf. DOC 4.2:631, no. (3).
S. Bendall, “The Coinage of Michael II, Angelos of Epirus, 1231–1265,” nos. 7a and 7b.