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Finally Emperor Probus Tet. Size: 18mm Weight: 9.1 grams Minted: Alexandria, Egypt Obverse: Laureate bust right Reverse: Eagle standing left, head right, wings closed, wreath in beak 
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The itching is starting again    Alexius III?
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Still no, he ruled after the 1220's.
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Have somehow difficulty with the position of the cross, but let's try
Theodore II?
Edited by Medieval 01/17/2015 6:36 pm
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John Comnenus-Ducas of Thessalonica?
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Guess everyone is thinking of Martin Luther King and reading his speeches. But yes, 
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Since it's just us Here is a little sneak peak at the Secret Siliqua. 
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Med you got it. Empire of Nicaea John III Ducas Vatatzes 1223-1254 The Virgin enthroned John and St Demetris holding patriarchal cross between them. Thessalonica mint SB-2128  
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What denomination is it Echizento , a trachy ?
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Nah I was wrong 'echizento', while they were contemporary it's different Johns - quite a common name then.  But since you already posted the coin, I'll post the next challenge, hope I haven't posted this one before in this thread: 
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