Very Rare Basilikon

271, Lot: 691. Estimate $300. Sold for $525. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

John V Palaeologus, with John VI. 1341-1391. AR Basilikon (18mm, 0.97 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Christ standing facing within mandorla / John V and VI standing facing, each wearing crown and loros and holding cross-tipped scepter. DOC -; PCPC -; LPC p. 140, 3; SB 2528. Near VF, toned, pierced. Very rare.