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Research Coins: Feature Auction

 
Sale: CNG 63, Lot: 1741. Estimate $2000. 
Closing Date: Wednesday, 21 May 2003. 
Sold For $3150. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

JOHN V with JOHN VI. 1341-1391. AR Basilikon (1.30 gm). Constantinople mint. Struck 1347-1353. Christ enthroned facing; B (reverted) B at sides / KNKNT, GU PLOLOI, the emperors standing facing, each holding a labarum-headed sceptre. DOC V -; Bendall, "Another New Silver Basilikon of John V and VI", NumCirc 1998, pg.102; SB -. Good VF, a much sharper strike than the discovery piece published by Bendall. Very rare. ($2000)