TYPE Byzantine Empire, Empire of Epirus (Thessalonika), John Komnenos-Doukas (1237-42 AD), reduced copper trachy (scyphate) DESCRIPTION . Obv: St. Demetrius (?) Rev: John, holding labarum-headed scepter and gl. cr., crowned by Virgin Mary, large star above REFERENCE: SB 2204v, DO IV 19 GRADING: G / AF, dark patina, irregular flan, rare ORDER INFO: B2004, $32 Obverse worn, but reverse based on fabric, style and group context strongly indicates Thessalonikan Empire attribution; however, the large star - clearest and boldest struck device on coin - between the emperor and crowning haloed figure (presumably, the Virgin) is not explicitly noted for this type.