John III Ducas (Vatatzes). Emperor of Nicaea, 1222-1254. BI Trachy (30.9mm, 3.88 g, 6h). Magnesia mint. Three-quarter bust of St. Theodore facing, holding sword and shield / John standing facing, holding labarum and patriarchal cross set on globe. DOC 50b; SB 2104. VF, dark green patina, weakly struck.
From the Iconodule Collection.