233, Lot: 575. Estimate $100. Sold for $230. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

John III Ducas (Vatatzes). Emperor of Nicaea, 1222-1254. Æ Tetarteron (17mm, 1.90 g, 6h). Magnesia mint. Facing bust of St. George, holding spear and shield; monograms flanking / John III standing facing, holding labarum and akakia. DOC 58; SB 2116. VF, brown patina.