The Empire of Nicea, John III Ducas called Vatatzes, 1221 – 3 November 1254. Hyperpyron nomisma, Magnesia 1232-1254, AV 4.18 g. Christ enthroned facing, with crossed nimbus, wearing pallium and colobium, raising r. hand in benediction and holding Book of Gospels in l. Rev. John, on l., standing facing and holding labarum, crowned by the Virgin. DO 5. Sear 2073.
Obverse slightly double struck, otherwise extremely fine