Sale: Triton VIII, Lot: 1461. Estimate $500.  Closing Date: Monday, 10 January 2005.  Sold For $525. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

EMPIRE of NICAEA. John III, Ducas-Vatatzes. 1222-1254. AV Hyperpyron (4.37 gm, 6h). Magnesia mint. IC XC across field, Christ, nimbate, seated facing on throne, raising hand in benediction, holding Gospels / [IW DECPOTH TW PORFUROGENNHTWN], standing facing figures of John, wearing crown and loros, holding labarum and akakia, and the nimbate Virgin Mary, who crowns John; cross of dots on Virgin's cloak, M Q between. DOC IV 4a var. (placement of IC XC); SB 2073. Choice EF. ($500)

From the Malcolm W. Heckman Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 63 (21 May 2003), lot 1711.