117, Lot: 296. Estimate $200. Sold for $260. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

EMPIRE of NICAEA. JOHN III Ducas-Vatatzes. 1222-1254. AV Hyperpyron (30mm, 3.65 g). Magnesia mint. Struck circa 1232-1254. Christ enthroned facing, raising hand in benediction and holding Gospels / John standing facing, being crowned by the Virgin. DOC IV 5; SB 2073. VF.