Ancient Coins

Byzantine Coinage, Empire of Nicæa, John III Ducas Vatatzes (1221-1254), Hyperpyron Nomisma, Magnesia, c. 1232-54, Christ Pantokrator enthroned facing; Λ to right; rev. John, holding labarum and akakia, standing facing, being crowned and blessed by the Theotokos (Virgin Mary), 4.34g/6h (DOC 14a; Sear 2073). Good very fine £200-250