ANCIENT COINS. BYZANTINE. Empire of Nicaea, John III Ducas (Vatatzes) (A.D. 1222-1254), Gold Hyperpyron Nomisma, 4.46g, 5h. Mint of Magnesia, A.D. 1232-1254. Christ Pantokrator enthroned facing. Rev. John standing facing, wearing a loros, holding a stellate labarum and an akakia, being crowned and blessed by the Virgin (DOC 5; S 2073). Nearly extremely fine.
Estimate: $600