355, Lot: 741. Estimate $300. Sold for $300. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

John III Ducas (Vatatzes). Emperor of Nicaea, 1222-1254. AV Hyperpyron (26mm, 4.23 g, 6h). Magnesia mint. Struck circa 1232-1254. Christ Pantokrator enthroned facing; pellet to left above throne / John standing facing, holding labarum and akakia, being crowned by the Theotokos (Virgin Mary). DOC 4b; SB 2073. Good VF, toned.

From the Prue Morgan Fitts Collection.