John III Ducas (Vatatzes). Emperor of Nicaea, 1222-1254. AV Hyperpyron (23.5mm, 4.31 g, 6h). Magnesia mint. Struck 1232-circa 1254. Good VF.Electronic Auction 548 Byzantine, Gold Sold For $ 375. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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John III Ducas (Vatatzes). Emperor of Nicaea, 1222-1254. AV Hyperpyron (23.5mm, 4.31 g, 6h). Magnesia mint. Struck 1232-circa 1254. Christ Pantokrator enthroned facing; sigla: • | • / Crowned facing figure of John, wearing loros, holding labarum and akakia, being crowned by the Theotokos, standing facing to right. DOC 6c; SB 2073. Toned with some luster, a few scratches under tone, a few spots of weakness. Good VF. |