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Lot 2883    SESSION 12 (11.30AM THURSDAY 25TH MARCH)    Ancient Gold - Byzantine

Estimate $300
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $340

JOHN III DUCAS CALLED VATATZES, Empire of Nicaea, (A.D. 1222/3-1254), gold hyperpyron nomisma, Magnesia mint, (4.08 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 4d, Vol.4, pl.XXIX, 4d; H.Pl.31, 14). Clipped, pin hole at top of reverse, nearly extremely fine and very scarce.

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