240, Lot: 490. Estimate $100. Sold for $60. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

John III Ducas (Vatatzes). Emperor of Nicaea, 1222-1254. BI Trachy (27mm, 2.06 g, 6h). Thessalonica mint. Struck 1249/50-4. St. Demetrius enthroned facing / Emperor standing facing, holding labarum and akakia; star to right. DOC 6; SB 2126. Near VF, flan crack, dark green patina.