Ancient Gold
Lot 3421 Ancient Gold
Estimate $650
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SOLD $550
JOHN III DUCAS CALLED VATATZES, Empire of Nicaea, (A.D. 1222/3-1254), gold hyperpyron nomisma, Magnesia mint, (4.20 grams), 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 traces of legend, to right downwards W TW**PF*V, (S.2073, DOC. 5, Vol.4, pl.XXIX and XXX, H.Pl.32, 3-5). Extremely fine and scarce.
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