John III of Nicaea AV Hyperpyron. Magnesia, AD 1222-1254. Christ enthroned facing, raising hand in benediction and holding Gospels;cross to left above throne, IC-XC across upper fields / John standing facing, holding labarum and akakia, being crowned by the Virgin Mary; MHP monogram in upper field between them, legends in left and right fields. Sear 2073; DOC 4f. 4.32g, 26mm, 6h.
Very Fine. Graffito on reverse.