John III Ducas (Vatatzes). Emperor of Nicaea, 1222-1254. AV Hyperpyron (27.5mm, 4.33 g, 6h). Magnesia mint. Struck 1232-circa 1254. Near EF.Electronic Auction 537 Byzantine, Gold Sold For $ 375. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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John III Ducas (Vatatzes). Emperor of Nicaea, 1222-1254. AV Hyperpyron (27.5mm, 4.33 g, 6h). Magnesia mint. Struck 1232-circa 1254. Christ Pantokrator enthroned facing / Crowned facing figure of John, wearing loros, holding labarum and akakia, being crowned by the Theotokos. DOC 4a; SB 2073. Graffiti and scratches. Near EF. |