John III Ducas (Vatatzes). Emperor of Nicaea, 1222-1254. AV Hyperpyron (27.5mm, 4.10 g, 6h). Magnesia mint. Struck 1232-circa 1254. Good VF.

Electronic Auction 566
Lot: 824.
Closing Date: Jul 17 2024 10:00 ET

Byzantine, Gold

Estimate: $ 300

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John III Ducas (Vatatzes). Emperor of Nicaea, 1222-1254. AV Hyperpyron (27.5mm, 4.10 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 to right. DOC 4a; SB 2073. Lightly toned with some luster. Good VF. Lot includes a David Sear certificate of authenticity.

From the Richard J. Sullivan Collection.


Closing Date and Time: 17 July 2024 at 14:34:20 ET.

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