John III Ducas (Vatatzes). Emperor of Nicaea, 1222-1254. AV Hyperpyron (27.5mm, 4.46 g, 6h). Magnesia mint. Struck 1232-circa 1254. Good VF.

Electronic Auction 550
Lot: 693. Estimated: $ 300

Byzantine, Gold

Sold For $ 325. 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, 4.46 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 4f var. (loros collar decoration); SB 2073. Lightly toned with some luster, obverse die breaks, hairlines. Good VF.

Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 459 (8 January 2020), lot 538.


Closing Date and Time: 15 November 2023 at 13:50:40 ET.

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