CNG 103, Lot: 952. Estimate $300. Sold for $650. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

John III Ducas (Vatatzes). Emperor of Nicaea, 1222-1254. AV Hyperpyron Nomisma (27mm, 4.58 g, 6h). Magnesia mint. Struck circa 1232-1254(?). Christ Pantokrator enthroned facing / John standing facing, holding labarum and akakia, being crowned by the Virgin Mary. DOC 5; SB 2073. Near EF. Well struck.