1 Hyperpyron, Empire of Nicaea, 1222 - 1254

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One (1) hyperpyron coin, John III Ducas-Vatatzes

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Empire of Nicaea, 1222 - 1254

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Obverse Image: Christ enthroned facing, nimbate and raising hand.

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Obverse Text: N/A

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Reverse Image: Half-length figures of John III on left and Virgin on right, holding patriarchal cross between them.

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Reverse Text: N/A

Date Made: 1222 - 1254

Associated Name: John IIIMaker: John III

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: Turkey: Aydın, Magnesia ad MeanderTurkey: Bursa, İznikTurkey: İstanbul province, IstanbulAssociated Place: Turkey: Empire of NicaeaTurkey: Aydın, Magnesia ad Meander

See more items in: Work and Industry: National Numismatic Collection, Byzantine Coins

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Credit Line: Pradeau, M.C.

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1999.0338.006Catalog Number: 1999.0338.006Accession Number: 1999.0338

Object Name: Coin

Physical Description: gold (overall material)Measurements: overall: 1 mm x 26.8 mm; 1/32 in x 1 1/16 in

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a3-befd-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_473148

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