310, Lot: 473. Estimate $200. Sold for $340. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

John III Ducas (Vatatzes). Emperor of Nicaea, 1222-1254. AV Hyperpyron (26mm, 4.15 g, 6h). Second coinage. Magnesia mint. Struck circa 1232-1254. Christ Pantokrator enthroned facing; pellets at ends of throne, small cross above to left / John standing facing, holding labarum, being crowned by the Theotokos ( Virgin Mary). DOC 4c; SB 2073. Near VF, toned, graffiti on reverse.

From the Kelly J. Krizan, M.D. Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 50 (23 June 1999), lot 1831.