The Empire of Nicea, John III Ducas called Vatatzes, 1221 – 3 November 1254. Hyperpyron nomisma, Magnesia 1232-1254 (?), AV 4.15 g. Christ Pantokrator enthroned facing; pellets at ends of throne, small cross above to l. Rev. John standing facing, holding labarum, being crowned by the Virgin Mary. DO 4c. Sear 2073.
Die shift on obverse and graffiti, otherwise extremely fine

Ex CNG 50, 1999, 1831 and CNG 310, 2013, 473 sales. From the Kelly J. Krizan, M.D. collection.