JOHANNES III DUCAS VATATZES, 1222-1254
Mint of Magnesia
Hyperpyron 1232-1254 (?).
Obv. Christ enthroned facing, nimbate, wearing tunic and colobion, raising r. hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels in l.; in field, IC – XC and in l. field, above throne, O. Rev. Iω – I/Π/Φ/V John on l. wearing divitision and loros, holding akakia and labarum, crowned by the Virgin on r.; at sides of the Virgin's head, MP – ΘV.
Sear 2073. DOC 31, 13-15.
4.34 g. Scyphate form. Extremely fine