109, Lot: 274. Estimate $100. Sold for $145. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

EMPIRE of NICAEA. JOHN III Ducas-Vatatzes. 1222-1254. AV Hyperpyron (24mm, 3.45 gm). Magnesia mint. Struck circa 1232-1254. Christ enthroned facing, raising hand in benediction and holding Gospels / John standing facing, being crowned by the Virgin. DOC IV 6b; SB 2073. VF, clipped.