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Hyperpyron of John III Doukas Vatatzes

On the one side is depicted Christ enthroned, while on the other the Virgin crowning the emperor. It is one of the coins struck at Magnesia of the empire of Nicaea that was founded by Theodorus I Lascaris after the Constantinople’s conquest by Latins.

Code

ΒΝ 698

Type

Coin-hyperpyron

Chronology

1224-1254

Dimensions

Diameter 2,6 cm., weight 4,24 gr.

Material of Construction

Gold

Origin

Rentina

See also

EXHIBITS

Hyperpyron of Manuel I Komnenos

EXHIBITS

Hyperpyron of Michael VΙII Palaeologus

EXHIBITS

Hyperpyron of John II Komnenos

EXHIBITS

Hyperpyron of Andronicus II Palaeologos

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