CNG 96, Lot: 1036. Estimate $500. Sold for $1200. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

John V Palaeologus, with John VI. 1341-1391. AR Basilikon (18mm, 0.82 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Struck 1347-1353. The Virgin Mary enthroned facing, holding Christ Child / John V and John VI standing facing, each placing hand on breast and holding long cross on a forked base between them. DOC 1195; PCPC 289 (not represented in collection); LPC p. 142, 5; SB 2530. VF, areas of flat strike. Very rare.