Sale: CNG 63, Lot: 1739. Estimate $2000.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 21 May 2003.  Sold For $2850. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

JOHN V with JOHN VI. 1341-1391. AV Hyperpyron (3.48 gm). Constantinople mint. Struck 1347-1353. Facing bust of Mary, orans, within city walls; sigla: * * EF AB monogram / Christ blessing the two kneeling emperors. DOC V 1193; SB 2526. VF. Rare. ($2000)

This is the last issue of gold coins by the emperors of Byzantium.