John III Ducas (Vatatzes). Emperor of Nicaea, 1222-1254. AV Hyperpyron (9mm, 4.32 g, 6h). Magnesia mint. Struck circa 1232-1254.Electronic Auction 484 Byzantine, Gold Sold For $ 1 100. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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John III Ducas (Vatatzes). Emperor of Nicaea, 1222-1254. AV Hyperpyron (9mm, 4.32 g, 6h). Magnesia mint. Struck circa 1232-1254. Christ Pantokrator enthroned facing / John, holding labarum and akakia, standing facing, being crowned and blessed by the Theotokos. DOC 6b; SB 2073. Toning in devices, small flan crack, slight doubling on obverse, graffiti in margins. VF. |