305, Lot: 422. Estimate $200. Sold for $700. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

John III Ducas (Vatatzes). Emperor of Nicaea, 1222-1254. AV Hyperpyron (25mm, 4.35 g, 6h). Magnesia mint. Struck 1232-1254. Christ Pantokrator enthroned facing; o in left field / John, holding globus cruciger and akakia, standing facing, being crowned and blessed by the Theotokos (Virgin Mary) to right. DOC 13d; SB 2073. Good VF.