JOHANNES III DUCAS VATATZES, 1222-1254
Mint of Magnesia
Hyperpyron 1222-1254.
Obv. Christ seated on throne without back. IC – XC in upper field. K – Θ on l. and r.
Rev. ΠO(....) Emperor standing on l. in loros, holding labarum. Virgin on r. crowning emperor.
Sear type 2136. DOC 4, p.489 (13b).
4.38 g. Scyphate type. Probably unpublished in literature. Extremely rare. Some weaknesses. Very fine-good very fine.
Ex Auction Leu Numismatica/NAC. Zurich May 1993. Lot 313.