Byzantine
John III Ducas (Vatatzes), emperor of Nicaea (1222-1254 AD). Magnesia
AV Hyperpyron (26mm 4.16g)
Obv: IC - XC Christ, bearded and nimbate, seated facing on throne without back, raising right hand in benediction and holding Gospels in left; to left, cross.
Rev: Iω ΔΕCΠOTH Tω (Iω) - ΠOPΦVΡΟΓΗΕΝΝΙΤω / (MHP) - ΘV John standing facing, holding labarum in right hand and akakia in left, being crowned by the Virgin Mary.
DOC 4c. SB 2073.