118, Lot: 258. Estimate $100. Sold for $131. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

EMPIRE of NICAEA. JOHN III Ducas-Vatatzes. 1222-1254. AV Hyperpyron (25mm, 3.60 g, 6h). Magnesia mint. Struck circa 1232-1254. Christ enthroned facing, raising hand in benediction and holding Gospels; • to left above throne / John standing facing, being crowned by the Virgin. DOC IV 6a1; SB 2073. VF, clipped.