John III Ducas (Vatatzes). Emperor of Nicaea, 1222-1254. AV Hyperpyon (27mm, 4.19 g, 6h). Magnesia mint. Struck 1232-circa 1254. Good VF.

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Lot: 641. Estimated: $ 200

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John III Ducas (Vatatzes). Emperor of Nicaea, 1222-1254. AV Hyperpyon (27mm, 4.19 g, 6h). Magnesia mint. Struck 1232-circa 1254. Christ Pantokrator enthroned facing; pellet above throne to left / John standing facing, wearing crown and loros, holding labarum and akakia, being crowned by the Theotokos, standing facing to right. DOC 6a; SB 2073. Some luster, obverse double struck, graffiti on reverse, minor area of weakness. Good VF.

From the Gasvoda Collection.


Closing Date and Time: 29 March 2023 at 13:33:20 ET.