John III Ducas (Vatatzes). Emperor of Nicaea, 1222-1254. AV Hyperpyron (24.5mm, 4.22 g, 6h). Magnesia mint. Struck 1232-circa 1254. Christ Pantokrator enthroned facing; uncertain sigla / John standing facing, wearing crown and loros, holding labarum and akakia, being crowned by the Theotokos, standing facing to right. DOC 6; SB 2073. Some luster, clipped, some scratches and marks. VF.