John III of Nicaea AV Hyperpyron. Magnesia, AD 1222-1254. Christ enthroned facing, raising hand in benediction and holding Gospels; IC-XC above KERO-HΘEI across fields / John standing facing, holding labarum with three dots on shaft and akakia, being crowned by the Virgin Mary; ΘV in upper field between them, legends in left and right fields. DOC 3. 4.37g, 27mm, 6h.
Good Very Fine. Obverse is double struck and has minor scratches in upper field.