1492. EMPIRE of  NICAEA. JOHN III, Ducas-Vatatzes. 1222-1254. AV Hyperpyron
(4.52 gm).  Magnesia mint. Christ enthroned  facing / John standing facing,
being crowned  by the  Virgin. DOC IV  4a; SB 2073. VF,  light graffiti in
obverse margin. ($200)


CNG Mail bid sale #58, 18 Sept 2001, lot 1492.
 
 Lot sold for $220.


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