428, Lot: 478. Estimate $100. Sold for $60. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

John III Ducas (Vatatzes). Emperor of Nicaea, 1222-1254. Æ Trachy (20mm, 1.23 g, 6h). Thessalonica mint. The Theotokos (Virgin Mary) enthroned facing, holding head of the Infant Christ; lis above cushion to either side / John and St. Demetrius standing facing, holding patriarchal cross between them. DOC 8; SB 2128. Near VF, green patina, light chipping.

From the Iconodule Collection.