Watch List notes:

John III Ducas (Vatatzes). Emperor of Nicaea, 1222-1254. AV Hyperpyron Nomisma (25mm, 4.39 g, 6h). Magnesia mint. Struck 1232-1254. Christ enthroned facing, raising hand in benediction and holding Gospels; • to left and right above throne / John, wearing loros and holding labarum and akakia, standing facing and being crowned and blessed by the Theotokos. DOC 6c; SB 2073. Toned. Near EF. Well-struck for issue.

From the Collection of a Philhellene.