John III Ducas (Vatatzes). Emperor of Nicaea, 1222-1254. AV Hyperpyron (26mm, 3.74 g, 6h). Magnesia mint. Struck circa 1232-1254.

Electronic Auction 473
Lot: 432. Estimated: $ 200

Byzantine, Gold

Sold For $ 850. 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, 3.74 g, 6h). Magnesia mint. Struck circa 1232-1254. Christ enthroned facing, raising hand in benediction and holding Gospels; • in right field above throne / John, wearing loros and holding labarum and akakia, standing facing and being crowned and blessed by the Theotokos. DOC 6b; SB 2073. Toned, graffiti in fields, clipped. VF.

Ex J.B. Collection; Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 109 (2 March 2005), lot 275.


Closing Date and Time: 29 July 2020 at 12:23:40 ET.

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