Watch List notes:

John III Ducas (Vatatzes). Emperor of Nicaea, 1222-1254. Æ Tetarateron (18mm, 1.94 g, 6h). Magnesia mint. Facing bust of St. George, holding spear and shield / John standing facing, wearing crown and loros, holding labarum and akakia. DOC 58; SB 2116. Dark green surfaces, some cleaning scratches. Near VF. An exceptionally clear legend.

From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Artemide 15E (28 November 2020), lot 641.