121, Lot: 224. Estimate $150. Sold for $152. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

EMPIRE of NICAEA. JOHN III Ducas-Vatatzes. 1222-1254. AV Hyperpyron (27mm, 4.02 g). Magnesia mint. Struck circa 1232-1254. Christ enthroned facing, raising hand in benediction and holding Gospels; pellet to right above throne / John standing facing, being crowned by the Virgin. DOC IV 6b; SB 2073. VF, graffiti.