TYPE Byzantine Empire, Empire of Nicaea, John III Doukas-Vatatses (1222-54 AD), gold hyperpyron of Magnesia, 3.89g DESCRIPTION . Obv: Christ enthroned Rev: John standing, holding labarum, crowned by the Virgin, Greek legend IO DESPOTE to left, M - Th around Virgin Mary's head REFERENCE: SB 2073, DO 4g GRADING: AEF / EF, minor graffito, typical obv. double strike ORDER INFO: B2581, $265 Attractive style and sharp strike on reverse for this issue, with exceptional rendition of Theotokos (Virgin Mary).