Sale: CNG 72, Lot: 2201. Estimate $1000.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 14 June 2006.  Sold For $3500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

John V, Palaeologus. 1341-1391. AR Stavraton (8.07 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Struck 1379-1391. Facing bust of Christ, raising hand in benediction and holding Gospels; C-lis across fields / Nimbate facing crowned bust of John, crown topped with cross and with pendilia. Cf. DOC V 1288; cf. SB 2510. EF, areas of light toning.