Byzantine Gold Coins
Lot 3961 Session 13 (2.30pm Thu 27th March) Byzantine Gold Coins
Estimate $200
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SOLD $240
JOHN III DUCAS CALLED VATATZES, Empire of Nicaea, (A.D. 1222/3-1254), gold hyperpyron nomisma, Magnesia mint, (3.46 grams), second coinage transitional to late style, issued 1232-1254, obv. Christ enthroned facing nimbate, raising hand, IC XC either side of head, rev. John standing left being crowned by the Virgin Mary, to left and right traces of legend, cross to left and right above throne, (S.2073, DOC 4d, Vol.4, pl.XXIX, 4d; H.Pl.31, 14). Clipped, light weight in pale gold, otherwise nearly extremely fine and very scarce.
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