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, rev. the Virgin standing facing, crowning John standing facing, holding labarum and akakia (Sear 2073; DOC pl. XXIX, 4-5), and another, 3.74g, similar, about very fine (2).
Estimate: £200.00 - £300.00