John III Ducas (Vatatzes). Emperor of Nicaea, 1222-1254. AV Hyperpyron (25.5mm, 4.35 g, 6h). Magnesia mint. Struck 1232-circa 1254. Good VF.

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Lot: 737. Estimated: $ 200

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Sold For $ 400. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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John III Ducas (Vatatzes). Emperor of Nicaea, 1222-1254. AV Hyperpyron (25.5mm, 4.35 g, 6h). Magnesia mint. Struck 1232-circa 1254. Christ Pantokrator enthroned facing; sigla: – | (four pellets) / Crowned facing figure of John, wearing loros, holding labarum and akakia, being crowned by the Theotokos, standing facing to right. DOC 9f; SB 2073. Toned, a few minor edge splits, a couple minor spots of weakness. Good VF.


Closing Date and Time: 18 October 2023 at 14:05:20 ET.

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