John III of Nicaea AR Aspron Trachy. Magnesia, AD 1222-1254. Christ enthroned facing, raising hand in benediction and holding Gospels; IC-XC across fields / John standing facing, holding labarum and being crowned by the Virgin Mary. Cf. Sear 2073 (Gold Hyperpyron); Cf. Gorny & Mosch Auction 200 (10 October 2011), lot 3137. 3.63g, 25mm, 7h.
Extremely Fine. Extremely Rare.