Empire of Nicaea. John III Ducas called Vatatzes, 1221-1254. Hyperpyron (Gold, 27 mm, 4.73 g, 6 h), Magnesia, Circa 1232-1254. Christ enthroned facing, nimbate, wearing tunic and colobion, raising right hand in benediction and holding Book of Gospels in left; in field above, IC – XC. Rev. (Iw – I/P/F/V) ? John standing on left wearing divitision and loros , holding akakia and labarum , crowned by the Virgin standing on right; at sides of the Virgin's head, MP – ΘV. DOC 5. SB 2073. Flatness in spots as is usual for this issue, otherwise. About extremely fine.