John III Ducas (Vatatzes). Emperor of Nicaea, 1222-1254. Æ Trachy (20mm, 2.12 g, 6h). Thessalonica mint.Electronic Auction 496 Byzantine, Bronze Sold For $ 70. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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John III Ducas (Vatatzes). Emperor of Nicaea, 1222-1254. Æ Trachy (20mm, 2.12 g, 6h). Thessalonica mint. The Theotokos enthroned facing, holding head of the Holy Infant / John and St. Demetrius standing facing, holding patriarchal cross between them. DOC 8; SB 2128. Black-green patina, earthen deposits in devices, some roughness. Near VF. |