CNG 99, Lot: 884. Estimate $1000. Sold for $1200. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

John V Palaeologus, with Anna of Savoy (Regent). 1341-1391. AR Basilikon (20mm, 1.21 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Christ Pantokrator enthroned facing / Anna, holding cruciform scepter, and John, holding akakia and cruciform scepter, standing facing. DOC 1060; PCPC 277 var. (Anna holding trilobate scepter); LPC p. 132, 2 var. (same); SB 2503. VF, toned.

From the Prue Morgan Fitts Collection.