John III Ducas (Vatatzes). Emperor of Nicaea AD 1222-1254. Struck circa AD 1232-1254 (?). Magnesia
Hyperpyron AV
27 mm., 4,20 g.
IC X[C] across upper fields, Christ, nimbate, one pellet in each limb of the nimbate cross, seated facing on backless throne, holding book of Gospels and raising right hand, Λ above throne to right / [...] Tω (ligate) Π Φ, John standing facing on the left, holding labarum in right hand and akakia in left, wearing loros being crowned by the Theotokos (Virgin Mary) on the right, MHP (?) to left and ΘV to right of the Virgin's head.
very fine
DOC IV 14a-c; Sear 2073.