115, Lot: 476. Estimate $100. Sold for $126. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

EMPIRE of NICAEA. John III, Ducas-Vatatzes. 1222-1254. AV Hyperpyron (25mm, 3.81 gm, 6h). Magnesia mint. Christ enthroned, holding Gospels; pellets in fields / John standing facing, wearing crown and loros, holding labarum and akakia, being crowned by the Virgin. DOC IV 4b; SB 2073. Good VF, lightly toned, clipped.