The Empire of Nicaea. John III Ducas (1221-1254). AV Hyperpyron, Magnesia mint. Obv. Christ seated facing upon throne without back, hand raised in benediction, holding Gospels in left. Rev. Standing facing figures of John, wearing loros and divitision, holding labarum and akakia, and the Theotokos, crowning the emperor. Cf. D.O. 13 d. Sear 2073. AV. g. 4.42 mm. 25.50 About EF/EF.