John III Ducas (Vatatzes). Emperor of Nicaea, 1222-1254. AV Hyperpyron (26mm, 4.55 g, 5h). Magnesia mint. Struck circa 1232-1254. Good VF.

Electronic Auction 525 – Session 2
Lot: 1507. Estimated: $ 300

Byzantine, Gold

Sold For $ 325. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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John III Ducas (Vatatzes). Emperor of Nicaea, 1222-1254. AV Hyperpyron (26mm, 4.55 g, 5h). Magnesia mint. Struck circa 1232-1254. Christ Pantokrator enthroned facing / John, standing facing, holding labarum and akakia, and being crowned by the Theotokos. DOC 5; SB 2073. Toned, slightly wavy flan, a few scratches. Good VF.

From the Conti Collection. Ex Freeman & Sear 7 (22 February 2002), lot 646.


Closing Date and Time: 20 October 2022 at 12:49:00 ET.

All winning bids are subject to an 20% buyer’s fee.