129, Lot: 413. Estimate $150. Sold for $156. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

EMPIRE of NICAEA. John III, Ducas-Vatatzes. 1223-1254. AV Hyperpyron (23mm, 3.75 g, 6h). Magnesia mint. Struck circa 1249-1254. Nimbate bust of Christ seated facing on throne, raising hand in benediction; X at right / Standing figures of John left, crowned by the Virgin Mary. DOC IV 7d.2; SB 2073. VF, hairline flan crack, faint scrathes on reverse.