Byzantine. Empire of Nicaea. John III Ducas-Vatazes 1222-1254AD. AU Hyperpyron. Magnesia mint (Struck 1160-1167AD) 26.0mm; 4.24g; 6h. A: Christ enthroned facing, raising hand in benediction and holding Gospels; IC-XC across upper fields. R: John standing facing, holding labarum and akakia, being crowned by the Virgin Mary; (MHP) monogram in upper field between them, legends in left and right fields. DOC 12; SB 2073. Very Fine
Estimate: USD 500-800