John III Ducas-Vatazes AV Hyperpyron. Emperor of Nicaea. Magnesia, AD 1222-1254. Christ enthroned facing, raising hand in benediction and holding Gospels; IC-XC across upper fields / John standing facing, holding labarum and akakia, being crowned by the Virgin Mary; MHP monogram in upper field between them, legends in left and right fields. DOC 5; Sear 2073 4.35g, 26mm, 6h.
Near Mint State; slight crease in flan, good style.
From the inventory of a German dealer.