Watch List notes:

John III Ducas (Vatatzes). Emperor of Nicaea, 1222-1254. AV Hyperpyron Nomisma (31mm, 4.35 g, 6h). Magnesia mint. Struck circa 1232-1254. Christ Pantokrator enthroned facing; • above throne to right / John standing facing, holding labarum in right hand and akakia in left, being crowned by the Virgin Mary. DOC 6b; SB 2073. Near EF, toned, a few light scratches, clipped.

From the WRG Collection, purchased from William B. Porter, September 1995.