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LOT 3272
Empire of Nicaea. John III Ducas (Vatatzes) BI Trachy. AD 1222-1254.
Magnesia mint. Type G. [MHP] θ[V], the Theotokos (Virgin Mary), nimbate, seated facing on throne with back / Half-length facing bust of John, holding labarum with right hand and globus cruciger with left; V-K in right field. DOC 41; SB 2095. Good Very Fine.(2.13gr, 26mm, 6h.).
Provenance
Ex 'V' gentleman's collection, Switzerland.
From the property of a North London, UK, gentleman.
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