| Classical Numismatic Group > Electronic Auction 561 | Auction date: 1 May 2024 |
| Lot number: 814 Price realized: 450 USD (Approx. 421 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on  |
| Lot description: John III Ducas (Vatatzes). Emperor of Nicaea, 1222-1254. AV Hyperpyron (26.5mm, 4.35 g, 6h). Transitional Coinage. Magnesia mint. Struck circa 1232. Christ Pantokrator enthroned facing; sigla: + | – / Half-length facing figures of John, wearing crown and loros, holding akakia, and the Theotokos, together holding long patriarchal cross between them. DOC (2a); SB 2072. Toned with some luster, spots of weakness, a few scratches. Near EF. John's transitional issues are significantly less commonly encountered than his more prevalent second coinage. Ex Richard Perlman inventory 2884 (ND). Estimate: 300 USD |  |
