John III Ducas (Vatatzes). Emperor of Nicaea, 1222-1254. AV Hyperpyron (23mm, 4.30 g, 6h). Magnesia mint. Struck 1232-circa 1254. Good VF.Electronic Auction 549 Byzantine, Gold Sold For $ 300. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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John III Ducas (Vatatzes). Emperor of Nicaea, 1222-1254. AV Hyperpyron (23mm, 4.30 g, 6h). Magnesia mint. Struck 1232-circa 1254. Christ Pantokrator enthroned facing; sigla: – | • / Crowned facing figure of John, wearing loros, holding labarum and akakia, being crowned by the Theotokos, standing facing to right. DOC 6b; SB 2073. Toned, clipped, graffiti on reverse, minor flan crack. Good VF. |