279, Lot: 688. Estimate $100. Sold for $60. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

John III Ducas (Vatatzes). Emperor of Nicaea, 1222-1254. Æ Tetarteron (20mm, 2.10 g, 6h). Magnesia mint. Bust of St. George facing, holding spear and shield / John standing facing, holding labarum and akakia. DOC 58; SB 2116. Near VF, dark green patina, earthen deposits.