John III Ducas (Vatatzes). Emperor of Nicaea, 1222-1254. AV Hyperpyron (26mm, 4.52 g, 6h). Magnesia mint. Struck 1232-circa 1254. Good VF.

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Lot: 579. Estimated: $ 150

Byzantine, Gold

Sold For $ 800. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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John III Ducas (Vatatzes). Emperor of Nicaea, 1222-1254. AV Hyperpyron (26mm, 4.52 g, 6h). Magnesia mint. Struck 1232-circa 1254. Christ Pantokrator enthroned facing; no sigla / Crowned facing figure of John, wearing loros, holding labarum and akakia, being crowned by the Theotokos, standing facing to right. DOC 5; SB 2073. Toned, graffiti, minor deposits. Good VF.


Closing Date and Time: 17 December 2025 at 13:12:40 ET.

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