Sale: CNG 69, Lot: 1904. Estimate $200.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 8 June 2005.  Sold For $1200. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

JOHN V Palaeologus. 1341-1391. Æ Follaro (1.95 gm, 3h). Constantinople mint. Struck 1379-1391. D MH TP C P, Demetrius standing facing, holding spear, shield, and globus cruciger / Facing bust of John, holding cross-sceptre; pellet to left. DOC V - (but cf. p. 212); Bendall 331.2; SB 2515. VF, dark green patina. Rare; none in Dumbarton Oaks, better than the Bendall specimens. ($200)