John III Ducas (Vatatzes), emperor of Nicaea, 1222-1254. Seal (Lead, 35 mm, 34.34 g, 12 h). IC - [XC] Christ standing facing on square dais, wearing nimbus cruciger, raising his right hand in benediction and holding a book of Gospels in his left. Rev. [I]Ⲱ / [Δ]Є/CΠ - [O ΔOVKAC] John III standing facing, wearing loros, holding a labarum in his right hand and globe surmounted by patriarchal cross in his extended left hand. Zacos/Veglery 118b. Very rare. Struck somewhat off center and with some scrapes, otherwise, very fine.