John III Ducas (Vatatzes). Emperor of Nicaea, 1222-1254. AV Hyperpyron (27mm, 4.05 g, 6h). Magnesia mint. Struck 1232-circa 1254. Near VF.

Electronic Auction 593
Lot: 773. Estimated: $ 150

Byzantine, Gold

Sold For $ 425. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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John III Ducas (Vatatzes). Emperor of Nicaea, 1222-1254. AV Hyperpyron (27mm, 4.05 g, 6h). Magnesia mint. Struck 1232-circa 1254. Christ Pantokrator enthroned facing, raising hand in benediction and holding Gospels / Crowned facing figure of John, wearing loros, holding labarum and akakia, being crowned by the Theotokos to right. DOC 4a; SB 2073. Ex-jewelry, mount marks, minor graffiti, flattened. Near VF.


Closing Date and Time: 13 August 2025 at 14:17:20 ET.

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