John III Ducas (1222-1254). AV Hyperperon, Empire of Nicaea, Magnesia mint, 1232-1254. D/ Christ Pantokrator seated frontal on throne, cross-nimbate; raising right hand to benediction; holding book. R/ John standing frontal; holding labarum and akakia; being crowned by the Virgin Mary, standing right, nimbate. DOC 4. Sear 2073. AV. g. 2.82 mm. 25.00 Flan crack. About EF.