134, Lot: 391. Estimate $100. Sold for $180. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

EMPIRE of NICAEA. John III. 1222-1254. AV Hyperpyron (27mm, 3.78 g, 6h). Magnesia mint. Christ enthroned facing; X to right above throne / John standing facing, holding labarum and akakia, being crowned by the Virgin; annulet on end of emperor’s robe. DOC IV 7; SB 2073. Good VF, clipped, graffiti in reverse margin.