Sale: Triton XIII, Lot: 1700. Estimate $150.  Closing Date: Monday, 4 January 2010.  Sold For $475. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

John III Ducas (Vatatzes). Emperor of Nicaea, 1222-1254. Æ Tetarteron (2.96 g, 5h). Magnesia mint. Facing bust of St. George, holding spear and shield / John standing facing, holding labarum and akakia. DOC 58; SB 1216. Good VF, attractive dark red-brown patina with hues of green.

From the Leonard O. Greenfield Collection.