Sale: CNG 69, Lot: 1903. Estimate $200.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 8 June 2005.  Sold For $250. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

JOHN V Palaeologus, with JOHN VI Cantacuzenus. 1341-1391. BI Tornese (0.53 gm, 6h). Constantinople mint. Struck 1347-1353. Cross with triple pellet terminals, B B's with stars in quarters / DEC II\, the emperors standing facing, holding sceptres, and an akakia between them. DOC V 1197; Bendall 293; SB 2533. Good VF for type, toned, minor edge chipping. Better than the Dumbarton Oaks specimen. ($200)