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Trachy of John III Vatatzes, Nikaia
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Obverse: Virgin, nimbate, wearing tunic, and maphorion, seated upon throne with back; holds beardless, nimbate head of Christ on breast.
Reverse: Greek inscription, obscured, usually two columns (John Doukas, ruler)
Reverse die axis 6 o'clock
Department of Ancient and Byzantine Art & Numismatics
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum Bequest of Thomas Whittemore
Title: Trachy of John III Vatatzes, Nikaia
Description:
Obverse: Virgin, nimbate, wearing tunic, and maphorion, seated upon throne with back; holds beardless, nimbate head of Christ on breast.
Reverse: Greek inscription, obscured, usually two columns (John Doukas, ruler)
Reverse die axis 6 o'clock.
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