TYPE Byzantine Empire, Empire of Nicaea, John III Doukas-Vatatses (1222-54 AD), billon trachy of Magnesia, type E DESCRIPTION . Obv: Bust of Christ Emmanuel facing, Greek legends IC - XC and [EMMA] - NOUEL Rev: Emperor and St. Constantine holding labarum- and cross-tipped scepters respectively and jointly patriarchal cross on three steps, partial Greek legend IO DESP O DOUKAS REFERENCE: SB 2093, DO IV XXXII/39 GRADING: F+ / AEF, brown patina, bit grainy but excellent strike, rare ORDER INFO: B2445, $100