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Empire of Nicaea: John III Ducas-Vatatzes (1221-1254) Æ Trachy, Magnesia Mint (Sear 2089; LBC 219-223; DOC 35)
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Obv: Δ X in upper field; Three-quarter-length figure of St. Michael, wearing short military tunic, breastplate and sagion; right hand holding sword, resting over shoulder; left hand holds globus
Rev: IШ ΔЄCΠOTHC. IC XC in upper field; Full-length figure of emperor on left, crowned by Christ, bearded and nimbate; Emperor wears stemma division, and chlamys; right hand hold anexikakia; left hand holds globus cruciger; Christ holds Gospel in left hand
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