EMPIRE OF NICAEA. John III Ducas-Vatazes (1222-1254). GOLD Hyperpyron. Magnesia.
Obv: IC - XC.
Christ enthroned facing with crossed nimbus, wearing pallium and colobium, raising hand in benediction and holding Book of Gospels.
Rev: IW ΔECΠOTH TW ΠΦPOΓ.
John on left, standing facing and holding labarum, crowned by the Virgin.
Sear 2073.
Condition: Very fine.
Weight: 4.1 g.
Diameter: 24 mm.