John III Ducas (Vatatzes). Emperor of Nicaea, 1222-1254. BI Aspron Trachy (26mm, 2.36 g, 6h). Thessalonica mint.

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John III Ducas (Vatatzes). Emperor of Nicaea, 1222-1254. BI Aspron Trachy (26mm, 2.36 g, 6h). Thessalonica mint. Facing bust of Christ Emmanuel / John and St. Theodore, resting hand on kite-shaped shield, standing facing, holding [star-tipped scepter between them]. DOC p. 701, 5 (Uncertain); SB 2069. Earthen brown patina, flattened, edge split. Fine.

From the Porphyrogenitus Collection.


Closing Date and Time: 1 December 2021 at 13:04:00 ET.

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