Ancient Gold Coins - Byzantine
Lot 3557 Session 11 (9.30am Thursday) Ancient Gold Coins - Byzantine
Estimate $300
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SOLD $240
JOHN III DUCAS CALLED VATATZES, Empire of Nicaea, (A.D. 1222/3-1254), gold hyperpyron nomisma, Magnesia mint, (4.40 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, (S.2073, DOC 6a, Vol.4, pl.XXX; H.Pl.32, 3). Weak in places, otherwise nearly extremely fine.
Ex D.J.Foster Collection and previously from Spink Noble Sale 41 (lot 2333).
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