John III Ducas (Vatatzes). Emperor of Nicaea, 1222-1254. BI Trachy (25mm, 1.23 g, 6h). Magnesia mint. Good VF.Electronic Auction 563 Byzantine, Billon Sold For $ 180. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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John III Ducas (Vatatzes). Emperor of Nicaea, 1222-1254. BI Trachy (25mm, 1.23 g, 6h). Magnesia mint. Facing bust of Christ Emmanuel / Facing figures of John, wearing crown and loros, resting hand on chest, and the Theotokos, holding large retrograde B between them; star above. DOC –; LBC 274; SB –. Dark green-brown patina, a couple flan cracks, tiny pinhole. Good VF. |