283, Lot: 448. Estimate $200. Sold for $450. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

John III Ducas (Vatatzes). Emperor of Nicaea, 1222-1254. AV Hyperpyron Nomisma (25mm, 4.27 g, 6h). Magnesia mint. Struck 1232-1254. Christ Pantokrator enthroned facing; pellet above throne to right / John standing facing, holding labarum and akakia, being crowned by the Theotokos (Virgin) to right. DOC 6b; SB 2073. VF.