John III Ducas (Vatatzes), emperor of Nicaea, 1222-1254. Aspron Trachy (Silver, 21 mm, 1.13 g, 6 h), Magnesia. Christ, nimbate, seated facing on throne, wearing tunic and pallium, raising his right hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels in his left. Rev. John III standing facing, wearing stemma, divitision, collar-piece and panelled loros, holding labarum in his right hand and globus surmounted by patriarchal cross in his left. DOC 31 var. (electrum). Gemini VI (2010), 605. LBC -. SB 2085. Extremely rare. Slightly porous and with light deposits, otherwise, good very fine.