John V Palaeologus. 1341-1391. AR Basilikon (18.5mm, 1.23 g, 12h). Constantinople mint. Struck 1341-1347. Good VF.

Triton XXVI
Lot: 973. Estimated: $ 1 500

Byzantine, Silver

Sold For $ 950. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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John V Palaeologus. 1341-1391. AR Basilikon (18.5mm, 1.23 g, 12h). Constantinople mint. Struck 1341-1347. IωA[...], half-length figure of John V, holding cross potent and globus cruciger, above figure of Christ with hands outstretched; IC [XC], each with macron above, flanking head of Christ / TIMΔ ANΔPONIK, St. Demetrius, holding cross before chest, and Andronicus, orans, standing facing; Γ/O/A between. DOC 944; LBC 846; LPC p. 120, 7 var. (legend; Andronicus III); SB 2474 (Andronicus III). Toned. Good VF. Very rare.

From the S & S Collection. Ex Triton V (16 January 2002), lot 2318.


The final winners of all Triton XXVI lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 10-11 January 2023.

Triton XXVI – Session Three – Lots 674-990 will be held Wednesday morning, 11 January 2023 beginning at 9:00 AM ET.

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