John III Ducas (Vatatzes). Emperor of Nicaea, 1222-1254. AV Hyperpyron (25mm, 4.22 g, 6h). Magnesia mint. Struck 1232-circa 1254. VF.Electronic Auction 555 Byzantine, Gold Sold For $ 200. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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John III Ducas (Vatatzes). Emperor of Nicaea, 1222-1254. AV Hyperpyron (25mm, 4.22 g, 6h). Magnesia mint. Struck 1232-circa 1254. Christ Pantokrator enthroned facing; sigla: – | (three pellets) / Crowned facing figure of John, wearing loros, holding labarum and akakia, being crowned by the Theotokos, standing facing to right. DOC 9c; SB 2073. Areas of weakness, graffiti, light reverse die rust, small hole in flan, hairline scratches. VF. |