John III Ducas (Vatatzes). Emperor of Nicaea, 1222-1254. AV Hyperpyron Nomisma (24mm, 3.42 g, 6h). Magnesia mint. Struck circa 1232-1254.

Electronic Auction 488
Lot: 610. Estimated: $ 150

The Collection of a Philhellene, Gold

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John III Ducas (Vatatzes). Emperor of Nicaea, 1222-1254. AV Hyperpyron Nomisma (24mm, 3.42 g, 6h). Magnesia mint. Struck circa 1232-1254. Christ enthroned facing, raising hand in benediction and holding Gospels / John, wearing loros and holding labarum and akakia, standing facing and being crowned and blessed by the Theotokos. DOC 12; SB 2073. Removed from mount, lightly clipped, bright surfaces, a couple of tiny natural holes in flan. Good VF.

From the Collection of a Philhellene. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 374 (11 May 2016), lot 630.


Closing Date and Time: 24 March 2021 at 13:23:00 ET.

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