Description: John III Ducas-Vatatzes, Empire of Nicaea (AD 1221/2-1254), AV hyperpyron (26mm, 4.41 gm, 6h). NGC AU. Magnesia. + KЄ RO-HΘЄI, Christ seated facing on backless throne, wearing nimbus cruciger, pallium, and colobium, raising right hand in benediction, book of Gospels cradled in left arm; IC-XC (barred) across fields, double border / + IΩ ΔECΠOTH, half-length figures of John III (on left), wearing loros and crown with pendilia and surmounted by pelleted cross, akakia in right hand, and the Virgin (on right), nimbate, wearing pallium and maphorium, left hand raised in benediction, both jointly holding long patriarchal cross between them; manus Dei above emperor, ΘV / MHP (barred, ligate) in fields around Virgin, double border. Sear 2072. Struck during a period of great tension between the Byzantine Empire and the Western European Crusader forces. A great bible/biblical, Christian, and Jesus associated piece of history. This is a rare piece with sharp luxurious detail and an beautiful overall look. It has been awarded high marks by NGC. Quite a rare and remarkable piece! It doesn’t get much better than this! As always, this piece is Guaranteed 100% Genuine. A great investment and a beautiful piece. You won’t be disappointed!!!
Price: 949.99 USD
Location: Lawton, Oklahoma
End Time: 2024-10-09T03:12:02.000Z
Shipping Cost: 4.99 USD
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Denomination: AV EL Hyperpyron
Historical Period: Byzantine (300-1400 AD)
Composition: Gold
Year: 1221-1254 AD
Era: Ancient
Fineness: 0.9
Grade: About Uncirculated
Country/Region of Manufacture: Greece
Certification: NGC
