166, Lot: 200. Estimate $100. Sold for $206. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

NICAEA. John III, Ducas-Vatatzes. 1222-1254. AV Hyperpyron (24mm, 4.29 g). Magnesia mint. Struck circa 1232-1254. Christ enthroned facing, raising hand in benediction and holding Gospels; • in right field / John, wearing loros and holding labarum and akakia, standing facing and being crowned and blessed by the Virgin Mary. DOC IV 6b; SB 2073. Good VF, clipped.