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Trachy of John III Vatatzes, Nikaia

Trachy of John III Vatatzes, Nikaia

r. 1221-1254

John III

Byzantine

Obverse: Virgin, nimbate, wearing tunic, and maphorion, seated upon throne with back; holds beardless, nimbate head of Christ on breast. Reverse: Greek inscription, obscured, usually two columns (John Doukas, ruler) Reverse die axis 6 o'clock

Electrum

Byzantine period, Late

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