330, Lot: 435. Estimate $200. Sold for $425. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

John III Ducas (Vatatzes). Emperor of Nicaea, 1222-1254. AV Hyperpyron Nomisma (28mm, 4.25 g, 6h). Magnesia mint. Struck circa 1232-1254(?). Christ Pantokrator enthroned facing / John, holding labarum and akakia, being crowned by the Virgin Mary. DOC 5; SB 2073. Good VF, light scratches, graffiti in reverse margin.