131, Lot: 194. Estimate $150. Sold for $185. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

EMPIRE of NICAEA. JOHN III, Ducas-Vatatzes. 1222-1254. AV Hyperpyron (24mm, 3.86 g). Magnesia mint. Struck circa 1232-1254. Christ enthroned facing, raising hand in benediction and holding Gospels / John standing facing, holding labarum, being crowned by the Virgin. DOC IV 5; SB 2073. VF.