EMPIRE OF NICAEA. John III Ducas-Vatazes (1222-1254). GOLD Hyperpyron. Magnesia.
Obv: KЄ BOHΘЄI / IC - XC.
Christ Pantokrator seated facing on throne.
Rev: Half-length facing figures of John, holding akakia, and the Virgin Mary, holding patriarchal cross between them; manus Dei above.
Sear 2072.
Scarcer earlier type with the additional legend on the obverse.
Condition: Good very fine, some graffiti on the obverse.
Weight: 4.58 g.
Diameter: 29 mm.
Price realized | 280 EUR 5 bids |
Starting price | 200 EUR |
Estimate | 250 EUR |