Byzantium. John III Doukas Vatatzes (AD 1221/2-1254). Hyperpyron 1221 - 1154 AD

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Byzantine AV Hyperpyron, weight 4.40 g, diameter 32.03 mm, minted at Magnesia circa 1232–1254 under John III Vatatzes (AD 1221/2–1254), graded Extra Fine.

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John III Ducas, emperor of Nicaea, 1222-1254,
AV Hyperpyron, Magnesia, c. 1232-1254.
Obverse: IC - XC Christ, nimbate, seated facing on throne.
Reverse: John III standing facing on the left, wearing crown and loros, holding labarum in his right hand and anexikakia in his left, crowned by the Virgin Mary, nimbate, standing facing on the right. (S 2073).
Good Very Fine.
The specimen weighs 4.40 grams and measures 32.03 mm in diameter.

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John III Ducas, emperor of Nicaea, 1222-1254,
AV Hyperpyron, Magnesia, c. 1232-1254.
Obverse: IC - XC Christ, nimbate, seated facing on throne.
Reverse: John III standing facing on the left, wearing crown and loros, holding labarum in his right hand and anexikakia in his left, crowned by the Virgin Mary, nimbate, standing facing on the right. (S 2073).
Good Very Fine.
The specimen weighs 4.40 grams and measures 32.03 mm in diameter.

The shipment takes place by uninsured registered mail.
The shipping risks are the responsibility of the recipient.
Insured shipping is possible upon request, there might be additional costs.


See images for a proper impression.

Details

Era
Before 1400
Culture/region
Byzantium
Year/Period and Variation
1221 - 1154 AD
Ruler
John III Doukas Vatatzes (AD 1221/2-1254)
Denomination
Hyperpyron
Metal
AV
Condition
Extra Fine
Weight
4.4 g
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Objects sold
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