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: ΙW ΔΕCΠOTH TW ΠΦPOΓ / MP - ΘV.
John left, standing facing and holding labarum, crowned by the Virgin right.
Sear 2073.
Condition: Near extremely fine.
Weight: 4.3 g.
Diameter: 28 mm.