CNG 93, Lot: 1410. Estimate $300. Sold for $650. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

John III Ducas (Vatatzes). Emperor of Nicaea, 1222-1254. AV Hyperpyron (26mm, 4.40 g, 6h). Magnesia mint. Struck 1232-1254(?). Christ Pantokrator enthroned facing; • to left and right above throne / John, holding labarum and akakia, standing facing, being crowned and blessed by the Theotokos (Virgin). DOC 4b; SB 2073. EF, graffito “X” on obverse, light scratch on reverse.