John III Ducas (Vatatzes). Emperor of Nicaea, 1222-1254. BI Trachy (27.5mm, 6h). Magnesia mint. ANACS VF 35.Electronic Auction 567 Byzantine, Billon Estimate: $ 100 |
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John III Ducas (Vatatzes). Emperor of Nicaea, 1222-1254. BI Trachy (27.5mm, 6h). Magnesia mint. Facing bust of Christ Pantokrator / Crowned facing figures of John, holding labarum, and St. Constantine, holding cruciform scepter, both wearing loros, together holding long patriarchal cross set on three steps between them. DOC 39; SB 2093. Dark green-brown patina. In ANACS encapsulation 4106874, graded VF 35. |