JOHN III (OF NICAEA), 1222-1254. AV Hyperpyron (3.78 gms), Magnesia Mint. VERY FINE. S-2073. Obverse: Christ Pantokrator seated facing on throne; pelleted cross to right; Reverse: John standing facing, holding labarum and being crowned and blessed by the Virgin Mary to right. Nicely detailed with attractive golden surfaces. A short flan crack is present at about 1 oclock and some reverse details have been enhanced by tooling. A cross graffito is noted on the reverse periphery.
