John III Ducas (Vatatzes). Emperor of Nicaea, 1222-1254. AV Hyperpyron (27.5mm, 4.33 g, 6h). Magnesia mint. Struck 1232-circa 1254. Near EF.

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Lot: 616. Estimated: $ 500

Byzantine, Gold

Sold For $ 375. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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John III Ducas (Vatatzes). Emperor of Nicaea, 1222-1254. AV Hyperpyron (27.5mm, 4.33 g, 6h). Magnesia mint. Struck 1232-circa 1254. Christ Pantokrator enthroned facing / Crowned facing figure of John, wearing loros, holding labarum and akakia, being crowned by the Theotokos. DOC 4a; SB 2073. Graffiti and scratches. Near EF.

From the Gasvoda Collection, purchased from Herb Kreindler (August 2019).


Closing Date and Time: 26 April 2023 at 13:25:00 ET.

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