John III Ducas (Vatatzes). Emperor of Nicaea, 1222-1254. AV Hyperpyron (27mm, 4.40 g, 6h). Magnesia mint. Struck circa 1232-1254. VF.

Electronic Auction 524
Lot: 765. Estimated: $ 250

Byzantine, Gold

Sold For $ 350. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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John III Ducas (Vatatzes). Emperor of Nicaea, 1222-1254. AV Hyperpyron (27mm, 4.40 g, 6h). Magnesia mint. Struck circa 1232-1254. Christ Pantokrator enthroned facing; crosses above throne arms / John standing facing, holding labarum and akakia, being crowned by the Theotokos. DOC 4d; SB 2073. Lightly toned, a few light scrapes and scratches, obverse struck with a worn die. VF.

Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 385 (26 October 2016), lot 649.


Closing Date and Time: 28 September 2022 at 14:14:40 ET.

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