John III Ducas (Vatatzes). Emperor of Nicaea, 1222-1254. BI Trachy (29.5mm, 2.96 g, 6h). Thessalonica mint. Struck 1249-circa 1250/54. Near EF.

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John III Ducas (Vatatzes). Emperor of Nicaea, 1222-1254. BI Trachy (29.5mm, 2.96 g, 6h). Thessalonica mint. Struck 1249-circa 1250/54. The Theotokos enthroned facing, holding head of the Holy Infant on lap / Facing figures of John, wearing crown and loros, and St. Demetrius, holding long patriarchal cross between them. DOC 8; SB 2128. Dark brown-green and earthen surfaces, obverse double struck. Near EF.


Closing Date and Time: 26 April 2023 at 13:23:20 ET.

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