EMPIRE OF NICAEA. John III Ducas (Vatatzes) (1222-1254). Trachy. Magnesia.
Obv: IC - XC.
Christ Pantokrator standing facing on dais; star to left and right.
Rev: John standing facing, holding lis-tipped (or triple-headed) sceptre and sheathed sword; uncertain symbol (crown?) to upper right; cross-hatching pattern to left and right.
Sear 2096 var. (symbols); LBC 275.
Very rare
Condition: Very fine.
Weight: 2.25 g.
Diameter: 25 mm.