John III Ducas (Vatatzes). Emperor of Nicaea, 1222-1254. BI Trachy (27mm, 3.75 g, 6h). Magnesia(?) mint. Struck circa 1232-1254.

Electronic Auction 487
Lot: 710. Estimated: $ 400

Byzantine, Billon

Sold For $ 350. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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John III Ducas (Vatatzes). Emperor of Nicaea, 1222-1254. BI Trachy (27mm, 3.75 g, 6h). Magnesia(?) mint. Struck circa 1232-1254. Christ Pantokrator enthroned facing; annulet to left above throne / John, holding labarum and akakia, standing facing, being crowned and blessed by the Theotokos. DOC –; cf. LBC 204 = Metcalf, Agrinion 117 (hyperpyron); cf. SB 2073 (same); cf. Roma E-Sale 32, lot 1178 (AR Aspron Trachy). Dark brown patina. Near EF.


Closing Date and Time: 10 March 2021 at 13:56:20 ET.

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