Ancient Gold Coins
Lot 3378 SESSION 11 (9.30am Thursday) Ancient Gold Coins
Estimate $600
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JOHN III DUCAS CALLED VATATZES, Empire of Nicaea, (A.D. 1222/3-1254), gold hyperpyron nomisma, Magnesia mint, (4.15 grams), second coinage early style, issued 1232-1254, obv. Christ enthroned facing nimbate, raising hand, IC XC either side of head, cross to left above throne, rev. John standing left being crowned by the Virgin Mary, to left and right traces of legend, (S.2073, DOC 4c, Vol.4, [type illustrated], Hendy Pl.31, 13). Extremely fine and very rare.
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