CNG 99, Lot: 876. Estimate $300. Sold for $280. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

John III Ducas (Vatatzes). Emperor of Nicaea, 1222-1254. AV Hyperpyron (25mm, 4.17 g, 6h). Magnesia mint. Struck circa 1232-1254(?). Christ Pantokrator enthroned facing / John standing facing, holding labarum and akakia, being crowned by the Virgin Mary. DOC 6b.1-9; SB 2073. Good VF, toned, graffiti in reverse margin.

From the Prue Morgan Fitts Collection.