355, Lot: 740. Estimate $100. Sold for $135. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

John III Ducas (Vatatzes). Emperor of Nicaea, 1222-1254. BI Trachy (25mm, 2.65 g, 6h). Thessalonica mint. Facing half-length bust of St. George, holding spear and shield / Facing half-length busts of John and St. Demetrius, holding between them staff surmounted by cross in circle. DOC 11; SB 2131. VF, green and brown patina, slightly chipped around edges.

From the Prue Morgan Fitts Collection.