331, Lot: 421. Estimate $300. Sold for $425. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

John III Ducas (Vatatzes). Emperor of Nicaea, 1222-1254. AV Hyperpyron (27mm, 4.46 g, 6h). Magnesia mint. Struck circa 1232-1254(?). Christ Pantokrator enthroned facing; cross to left / John, holding labarum and akakia, being crowned by the Virgin Mary. DOC 7a; SB 2073. Good VF.