John III Ducas (Vatatzes). Emperor of Nicaea AD 1222-1254. Struck circa AD 1232-1254. Magnesia
Hyperpyron AV

29mm., 4,56g.

IC XC, Christ, nimbate, enthroned facing, raising right hand in benediction and holding Gospels in left / Unclear legends, John standing facing on the left, holding labarum with right and akakia with left hand, wearing loros, being crowned by Mary on the right, MP Θ[V].

good very fine

Sear 2073.