TYPE Byzantine Empire, Empire of Nicaea, John III Doukas-Vatatses (1222-54 AD), billon trachy of Magnesia, type D DESCRIPTION . Obv: Full length facing figure of Christ, Greek IC - XC and "+" sigla to sides Rev: Emperor and Virgin Mary, holding jointly patriarchal cross, Greek legend [MR] - ThOU REFERENCE: SB 2092, DO IV XXXII/38 GRADING: F / AVF, porous dark patina, double struck obv., rare ORDER INFO: B2449, $70