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CNG Feature Auction 121

Lot nuber 1148

John III Ducas (Vatatzes). Emperor of Nicaea, 1222-1254. Base AV Hyperpyron Nomisma (22mm, 2.83 g, 6h). Variety D. Contemporary imitation of a Magnesia(?) mint issue. Struck circa 1232-1254. EF.


CNG Feature Auction 121
Lot: 1148.
 Estimated: $ 400

Byzantine, Coin-in-Hand Video, Gold

Sold For $ 275. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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John III Ducas (Vatatzes). Emperor of Nicaea, 1222-1254. Base AV Hyperpyron Nomisma (22mm, 2.83 g, 6h). Variety D. Contemporary imitation of a Magnesia(?) mint issue. Struck circa 1232-1254. Christ Pantokrator enthroned facing; “grenade” to right / John standing facing, holding labarum and akakia, being crowned by the Theotokos. Cf. DOC 4; cf. S. Bendall, “An Unusual Hoard of Hyperpyra of John III (1222-1256),” Roma Numismatics - Studia Nummorum (24 February 2022), 25-58; cf. SB 2073; Nomos Obolos 24, lot 644 var (triple pellets). Red-brown surfaces. EF.

From the Iconodule Collection.


The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 121 lots will be determined during the live online sale that will be held on 6-8 October 2022. This lot is in Session Four, which will begin 7 October 2022 at 2 PM ET.

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