John III Ducas (Vatatzes). Emperor of Nicaea, 1222-1254. AV Hyperpyron (26mm, 4.33 g, 6h). Magnesia mint. Struck 1232-circa 1254. Good VF.

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Lot: 662. Estimated: $ 200

Byzantine, Gold

Sold For $ 550. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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John III Ducas (Vatatzes). Emperor of Nicaea, 1222-1254. AV Hyperpyron (26mm, 4.33 g, 6h). Magnesia mint. Struck 1232-circa 1254. Christ Pantokrator enthroned facing; sigla: (four pellets) | – / Facing figure of John, wearing crown and loros, holding labarum and akakia, being crowned by the Theotokos, standing facing to right. Cf. DOC 4 (for type); SB 2073. Toned, graffito on obverse. Good VF. A sharp reverse strike.

From the CJR Collection.

An unlisted variety in DOC with a different sigla and loros collar decoration

Closing Date and Time: 30 August 2023 at 13:40:20 ET.

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