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Lot # 1279
EMPIRE OF NICAEA. John III Ducas (Vatatzes) (1222-1254). AE Hyperpyron. Uncertain imitative mint.

Obv: IC - XC.
Christ Pantokrator seated facing on throne, raising right hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels; pellet to right.
Rev: John standing facing, holding labarum and akakia, and being crowned by the Virgin Mary to right.

Cf. Sear 2073 (for prototype).

Condition: Extremely fine.

Weight: 3.30 g.
Diameter: 26 mm.
Watch:
Starting price: € 40
B.P.: 18.90%
Closing on: 2025-11-02 16:00:00 Roma time