147, Lot: 585. Estimate $200. Sold for $171. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

NICAEA. John III Ducas. 1221-1254. AV Hyperpyron (30mm, 4.43 g). Magnesia mint. Struck circa 1232-1254. Christ enthroned facing; cross in left field / John standing facing (cross on collar), holding labarum and globus cruciger, being crowned by the Virgin Mary. DOC IV 4f; SB 2073. Good VF, graffiti, die break on reverse.

From the Henry Chitwood Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group XXVIII (8 December 1993), lot 593 (mis-described).