109, Lot: 276. Estimate $100. Sold for $166. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

EMPIRE of NICAEA. JOHN III Ducas-Vatatzes. 1222-1254. AV Hyperpyron (22mm, 2.51 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, heavily clipped.