John III Ducas (Vatatzes). Emperor of Nicaea, 1222-1254. BI Aspron Trachy (28mm, 4.03 g, 6h). Magnesia mint.Electronic Auction 513 Byzantine, Billon Sold For $ 45. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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John III Ducas (Vatatzes). Emperor of Nicaea, 1222-1254. BI Aspron Trachy (28mm, 4.03 g, 6h). Magnesia mint. Facing bust of Christ Emmanuel / John, holding scepter, and St. Tryphon, [holding lis-tipped scepter with globus at base between them]. DOC IV, p. 699 (1.1)*; SB 2110. Earthen dark brown patina, some pitting and scratches, creased with associated edge split. Near VF. |