238, Lot: 648. Estimate $200. Sold for $370. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

John III Ducas (Vatatzes). Emperor of Nicaea, 1222-1254. AV Hyperpyron (26mm, 4.24 g, 5h). Magnesia mint. Struck 1232-1254(?). Christ Pantokrator enthroned facing / John, holding labarum, standing facing, being crowned and blessed by the Theotokos (Virgin Mary) to the right. DOC 4a; SB 2073. Good VF, grafitto on reverse.