CNG 105, Lot: 1063. Estimate $500. Sold for $550. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

John III Ducas (Vatatzes). Emperor of Nicaea, 1222-1254. EL (29mm, 2.97 g, 6h). Magnesia mint. Facing bust of Christ Emmanuel / John and St. Theodore standing facing, each holding sword and supporting patriarchal cross between them. DOC (23); SB 2077. EF, toned, flan a bit irregular. Excellent for issue. Very rare, only four in CoinArchives.