Watch List notes:

John III Ducas (Vatatzes). Emperor of Nicaea, 1222-1254. BI Aspron Trachy (27.7mm, 2.00 g, 6h). Thessalonica mint. Struck 1249-1250/4. Theotokos (Virgin Mary) standing facing, orans; stars flanking / John and St. Demetrius standing facing, holding labarum between them. DOC 10; SB 2130. VF, dark brown patina with traces of green and red, flan flaws, including one small hole and flan crack.

From the Iconodule Collection.