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.
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.