WCNC NICAEA JOHN III DUCAS Gold Hyperpyr ChXF 
US $269.00
Feb-06-04
Seller wcnconline

BYZANTINE WORLD
EMPIRE OF NICAEA
JOHN III DUCAS-VATATZES
Emperor AD 1222-1254
GOLD HYPERPYRON struck at Magnesia
(4.04 grams, 22.45 mm)
Obverse: Nimbate Christ enthroned facing, right hand 
raised, holding the book of Gospels, theta to right.
Reverse: JOHN III standing facing wearing loros, holding 
standard and volumen
The Virgin Mary stands at his left and crowns him 

Reference: Sear 2073, Ratto 2284; Doc 13a var (theta to left).
(The coin has been clipped)