Watch List notes:

John III Ducas (Vatatzes), emperor of Nicaea, 1222-1254. Trachy (Bronze, 33 mm, 3.70 g, 6 h), Magnesia. IC - XC / O E/M/Λ - Ν(ΟΥ)/Η/Λ Draped bust of Christ facing, nimbate, holding scroll in left hand. Rev. Iω / ΔΕ - Ο / Δ(ΟΥ)Κ/[...] John III, on left, standing facing, holding labarum in his right hand and St. Constantine, on right, standing facing, holding cruciform scepter in his left hand; both holding between them a patriarchal cross on three steps. DOC 39. SB 2093. Greek patina with light earthen deposits. Very fine.