304, Lot: 488. Estimate $300. Sold for $380. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

John III Ducas (Vatatzes). Emperor of Nicaea, 1222-1254. AV Hyperpyron (30mm, 4.33 g, 6h). Magnesia mint. Struck 1232-1254. Christ Pantokrator enthroned facing; + in left field / John, holding globus cruciger and akakia, standing facing, being crowned and blessed by the Theotokos (Virgin Mary) to right. DOC 4f; SB 2073. VF.

From the Demetrios Armounta Collection. Ex Heritage 3000 (29 May 2008), lot 50188.