Empire of Nicaea, John III (AD 1222-1254), AV Hyperpyron, 4.34g, Christ enthroned facing, right hand raised in benediction, left holding book of Gospels, ic - xc, rev. the Virgin standing facing, crowning John standing facing, holding labarum and akakia (Sear 2073; DOC pl. XXIX, 4-5), very fine, together with a clipped Histamenon Nomisma, 2.93g, of Michael VII (1071-1078), Constantinople, Christ enthroned facing, rev. half-length figure of Michael standing facing, holding labarum and cross on globe (Sear 1869:DOC 1), about very fine (2).
Estimate: £200.00 - £250.00