289, Lot: 473. Estimate $300. Sold for $600. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

John III Ducas (Vatatzes). Emperor of Nicaea, 1222-1254. AV Hyperpyron (29mm, 4.36 g, 6h). Magnesia mint. Struck 1232-1254. Christ Pantokrator enthroned facing / John, holding globus crucifer and akakia, standing facing, being crowned and blessed by the Theotokos (Virgin). DOC 6a; SB 2073. Near EF, flan slightly crimped.