John III of Nicaea AD 1222-1254. Struck circa AD 1232-1254. Magnesia
Hyperpyron AV
23mm., 4,30g.
Unclear legends (like ΙωANNHC ΠΟΡΦΥΡΟΓΕΝΝΗΤΟC), John on left wearing divitision and loros, holding anexikakia in his left hand and labarum in his right, crowned by the Virgin on right, at sides of the Virgin's head, [MP] Θ[V] / IC XC across upper fields, Christ, nimbate, seated facing on backless throne, holding book of Gospels and raising right hand, o to right.
very fine
Sear 2073; DOC IV 13d var. (o to left).