John III Ducas (Vatatzes). Emperor of Nicaea, 1222-1254. AV Hyperpyron (25mm, 4.39 g, 6h). Magnesia mint. Struck circa 1232-1254.Electronic Auction 492 Byzantine, Gold Sold For $ 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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John III Ducas (Vatatzes). Emperor of Nicaea, 1222-1254. AV Hyperpyron (25mm, 4.39 g, 6h). Magnesia mint. Struck circa 1232-1254. Christ enthroned facing, raising hand in benediction and holding Gospels / John, wearing loros and holding labarum and akakia, standing facing and being crowned and blessed by the Theotokos. DOC 4a; SB 2073. Toned, small scratch on reverse, lightly clipped, slight bend in flan. Good VF. |