296, Lot: 487. Estimate $150. Sold for $400. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

John III Ducas (Vatatzes). Emperor of Nicaea, 1222-1254. BI Trachy (32mm, 4.27 g, 6h). Magnesia mint. Three-quarter bust of St. Theodore facing, holding sword and shield / John standing facing, holding labarum and patriarchal cross set on globe. DOC 50b; SB 2104. Good VF, dark green patina, light scratches in reverse margin.