Sale: CNG 63, Lot: 1712. Estimate $200.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 21 May 2003.  Sold For $152. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

EMPIRE of NICAEA. John III. 1222-1254. AV Hyperpyron (4.24 gm). Magnesia mint. Christ enthroned facing; pellets above arms of throne / John standing facing, holding labarum and akakia, being crowned by the Virgin; cross of dots on Virgin's cloak, no MHPQU between. DOC IV 6c var. (with MHP QU); SB 2073. EF, light graffiti in reverse margin. ($200)