John III, Ducas-Vatatzes (1222-1254), hyperpyron, Magnesia, Christ enthroned facing wearing nimbus, rev., John standing facing, wearing jewelled neck cross, holding labarum and akakia, being crowned by Virgin standing at right, wearing nimbus; 4.23g (cf. DO 5 var.; S. 2073 var.) about extremely fine Ex European Ambassador Collection, formed in the 1950s and 1960s. This coin of unusually fine style appears to be unlisted with the distinctive pelleted cross on the collar of the emperor.
Ex European Ambassador Collection, formed in the 1950s and 1960s. This coin of unusually fine style appears to be unlisted with the distinctive pelleted cross on the collar of the emperor.
(300-500 GBP)