Three Rare Hyperpyra
220, Lot: 524. Estimate $300. Sold for $850. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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John V Palaeologus, with Anna of Savoy (Regent). 1341-1391. AV Hyperpyron (26mm, 4.46 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Struck 1341-1347. Andronicus III kneeling right before Christ standing left, holding hand above emperor in benediction / John V and Anna standing facing, each holding scepter. DOC 942; SB 2466; PCPC 190.1. VF, areas of flat strike. Rare.