335, Lot: 684. Estimate $500. Sold for $1100. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

John V Palaeologus, with John VI. 1341-1391. AR Basilikon (18.5mm, 1.03 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Struck 1347-1353. Christ Pantokrator standing facing within mandorla composed of pellets; line extending downward from each side of nimbus / John VI and John V standing facing, each holding labarum and akakia between them. DOC p. 184, 2; LPC p. 140, 3; PCPC 287; SB 2528. VF, areas of flat strike. Very rare.