Ancient Gold Coins - Byzantine
Lot 3160 SESSION 7 (9.30AM THURSDAY 30TH JULY) Ancient Gold Coins - Byzantine
Estimate $300
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SOLD $460
JOHN III DUCAS CALLED VATATZES, Empire of Nicaea, (A.D. 1222/3-1254), gold hyperpyron nomisma, Magnesia mint, (4.16 g), 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, cross to left and right above throne, (S.2073, DOC 4d, Vol.4, pl.XXIX, 4d; H.Pl.31, 14). Clipped, weak striking on face of Christ, good very fine - nearly extremely fine and very scarce.
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