328, Lot: 683. Estimate $200. Sold for $220. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

John III Ducas (Vatatzes). Emperor of Nicaea, 1222-1254. AV Hyperpyron Nomisma (27mm, 4.32 g, 6h). Magnesia mint. Struck 1232-1254. Christ Pantokrator enthroned facing; pellet above throne to right / John standing facing, holding labarum and akakia, being crowned by the Virgin Mary. DOC 6b; SB 2073. VF, graffito (“Π”) in reverse margin.

From the Demetrios Armounta Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 281 (20 June 2012), lot 503.