John III Ducas (Vatatzes). Emperor of Nicaea, 1222-1254. AV Hyperpyron Nomisma (29mm, 4.24 g, 6h). Magnesia mint. Struck circa 1232-1254.

Electronic Auction 521
Lot: 523. Estimated: $ 300

Byzantine, Gold

Sold For $ 325. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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John III Ducas (Vatatzes). Emperor of Nicaea, 1222-1254. AV Hyperpyron Nomisma (29mm, 4.24 g, 6h). Magnesia mint. Struck circa 1232-1254. Christ Pantokrator enthroned facing / John standing facing, holding labarum in right hand and akakia in left, being crowned by the Virgin Mary. DOC 5; SB 2073. The usual doubling on obverse. Good VF.

Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 441 (3 April 2019), lot 524.


Closing Date and Time: 3 August 2022 at 12:54:00 ET.

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