John III Doukas Vatatzes, Gold, Nomisma Hyperpyron, Magnesia, 1221-1254
Obverse
Christ, bearded and nimbate, wearing tunic and kolobion, seated upon backless throne. Right hand raised in benediction, Gospels in left hand. To left and right, IC̅ XC̅.
Symbol
in right field.
Reverse
Full-length figure of John III Doukas Vatatzes on left crowned by Virgin nimbate on right. Emperor wears stemma, divitision, collar-piece, and paneled loros of simplified type. Labarum on long shaft in right hand, akakia in left hand. Virgin wears tunic and maphorion.
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Obverse
Christ, bearded and nimbate, wearing tunic and kolobion, seated upon backless throne. Right hand raised in benediction, Gospels in left hand. To left and right, IC̅ XC̅.
Symbol
in right field.
Reverse
Full-length figure of John III Doukas Vatatzes on left crowned by Virgin nimbate on right. Emperor wears stemma, divitision, collar-piece, and paneled loros of simplified type. Labarum on long shaft in right hand, akakia in left hand. Virgin wears tunic and maphorion.
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| Accession number | BZC.2001.2.2 |
|---|---|
| Ruler | John III Doukas Vatatzes |
| Date of Reign | 1221–1254 |
| Metal | Gold |
| Denomination | Nomisma Hyperpyron |
| Mint | Magnesia |
| Date | 1221 – 1254 |
| Diameter | 26.0 mm |
| Weight | 4.47 g |
| Relation of Dies | 6:00 |
| Shape | Cup |
Acquisition History
From A.H. Baldwin's Selection, private list 35, no. 21 (not from a hoard)
Commentary
Cf. DOC 4.2:488, no. (9c).