151, Lot: 283. Estimate $150. Sold for $261. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

NICAEA. John III Ducas (Vatatzes). 1222-1254. AV Hyperpyron (21mm, 4.17 g). Magnesia mint. Christ enthroned, raising hand in benediction, holding Gospels; • in right field / Standing facing figures of John, wearing crown and loros, holding labarum and akakia, and the nimbate Virgin Mary, who crowns John. DOC IV 4b var. (two pellets); SB 2073. EF, slightly clipped.