166, Lot: 199. Estimate $200. Sold for $285. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

NICAEA. John III, Ducas-Vatatzes. 1222-1254. AV Hyperpyron (28mm, 4.50 g, 6h). Magnesia mint. Struck circa 1232-1254. Christ enthroned facing, raising hand in benediction and holding Gospels / John, wearing loros and holding labarum and akakia, standing facing, crowned by the Virgin (Theotokos). DOC IV 4a; SB 2073. VF.