ANCIENT & MEDIEVAL BYZANTINE GOLD, ELECTRUM, SILVER & BRONZE
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Coin Details
| Origin/Country: |
ANCIENT - BYZANTINE (5th CENT AD - 15th CENT AD) BYZANTINE-NICAEA John III, AD 1221/2-1254 |
| Item Description: |
AV Hyperpyron AV HYPERPYRON Struck 1232-1254(?) -nicaea Scratches. Brushed. Christ/emperor & Virgin |
| Full Grade: |
NGC AU Strike: 4/5 Surface: 2/5 |
| Owner: |
AVALEIGH |
Owner Comments:
JOHN lll DUCAS (VATATZES) EMPEROR of NICAEA 1222-1254 ; AV HYPERPYRON (4.36g 24mm 6h) MAGNESIA mint Struck 1232-1254(?) CNG graded good VF. Obverse. Christ pantocrator on throne facing, pelleted cross to right. / Rev. John standing facing, holding labarum and being crowned and blessed by the Blessed Virgin to the right. DOC 4g, SB2073