Lot 4529
Sale 71 · Important Australian, British & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes
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Description
John III Ducas called Vatatzes, Empire of Nicaea, (A.D. 1222/3-1254), gold hyperpyron nomisma, Magnesia mint, (3.994 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, (S.2073, DOC 5, Vol.4, pl.XXIX and XXX, H.Pl.32, 3-5). Nearly extremely fine and scarce.
- Estimate
- $400
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $430