

John III Ducas (1222-1254). Fourreé Hyperpyron, Empire of Nicaea, Magnesia mint, 1232-1254. Obv. Christ Pantokrator seated facing, cross-nimbate, raising right hand to benediction and holding book on left. Rev. Emperor standing facing, crowned by Virgin Mary, standing left. D.O. 4; Sear 2073. 2.74 g. 25.00 mm. Interesting fourreé. Good VF.