Empire of Nicaea. John III Ducas-Vatatzes, AD 1222-1254. AR, Trachy. 2.79 g. 30.24 mm. Magnesia. Christ, nimbate, seated facing on square-backed throne, wearing tunic and pallium, raising his right hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels in his left; to upper left and right, IC - XC; to left and right on the throne Rev. John III standing facing, wearing crown with pendilia, holding labarum in his right hand and akakia in his left; to lower left, large fleur-de-lis. Ref: SB 2088; DOC IV XXXII,34. Rare Very Fine. Rare