Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 55

Ancient and World Coins

The Empire of Nicaea

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 581		Empire of Nicaea. John III, Ducas (Vatatzes), 1221-1254. Gold Hyperpyron Nomisma (4.22 g) minted at Magnesia. Christ enthroned. Reverse: John standing left, being crowned by the Virgin. Cf. D.O. 6a; S. 2073. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $225 - 275. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $219
Lot 582		Empire of Nicaea. John III, Ducas (Vatatzes), 1221-1254. Gold Hyperpyron Nomisma (3.69 g) minted at Magnesia. Christ enthroned. Reverse: John standing left, being crowned by the Virgin. Cf. D.O. 5; S. 2073. Light graffiti at edges. Fine to Very Fine. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $207
Lot 583		Byzantine Empire. John III, Ducas (Vatatzes), 1221-1254. Gold Hyperpyron Nomisma (4.33g), Magnesia. 1232-54. Christ seated facing on backless throne, wearing nimbus cr., raising r. hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels. Rev. Facing stg. figures of John, on l., and the Virgin, nimbate, on r., the emperor wearing divitision and loros and holding labarum and akakia, the Virgin crowning the emperor with her r. hand. DOC 5; Hendy pl. 32, 3-5; Sear-Bendall 2073. Good very fine. Estimated Value $250 - 325. The Christov Family Collection CNG 50 (1999), lot 1832, The Christov Family Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $242
Lot 584		The Empire of Nicaea. John III Ducas-Vatatzes, 1222-1254. billion trachy (3.7g), Thessalonica, c. 1249/50-54. Nimbate bust of St. George facing, in military attire, holding spear and shield. Rev. Half-length figures of John III, on l., and St. Demetrius, on r., holding betwe. Nearly Extremely Fine and rare with dark brown patina, double-striking on obverse and areas of flatness on reverse. Estimated Value $300 - 400. The Christov Family Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $173
Lot 585		The Empire of Nicaea. John III Ducas-Vatatzes, 1222-1254. billion trachy (2.43g), Thessalonica, c. 1249/50-54. Another specimen, all as previous lot. DOC 11; Sear-Bendall 2131. Very Fine or better and rare with dark brown patina. Estimated Value $300 - 400. The Christov Family Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $173