John III AV Hyperpyron. AD 1222-1254. Magnesia mint. Struck 1246 AD. 

Obv: IC-XC across upper fields, Christ, nimbate, seated 
facing on backless throne, holding book of Gospels and 
raising right hand. O in lower left field. 
Rev: I P-O R-F V-P G-C N-H T in seven lines across lower 
fields, John standing facing on the left, holding labarum 
and akakia, wearing loros being crowned by Mary on the 
right.

SB 2073; DOC 13d.

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