John V Palaeologus, with Anna of Savoy (Regent). 1341-1391. AR Basilikon (20mm, 1.18 g, 12h). Constantinople mint.Electronic Auction 474 Byzantine, Silver Sold For $ 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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John V Palaeologus, with Anna of Savoy (Regent). 1341-1391. AR Basilikon (20mm, 1.18 g, 12h). Constantinople mint. Christ Pantokrator enthroned facing / Anna and John standing facing; John holds a long cross with X on shaft in right hand, a cruciform scepter in left. DOC –; LPC –; PCPC –; SB –; CNG 58, lot 1498 (same dies). toned, large areas of copper deposits, reverse double struck. Good VF. Possibly an unpublished variant with X on cross shaft, and only John holding the cross. |