John V Palaeologus. 1341-1391. Æ Assarion (20mm, 2.03 g, 6h). Thessalonica mint. Struck 1341-1347.Electronic Auction 488 The Collection of a Philhellene, Bronze Sold For $ 325. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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John V Palaeologus. 1341-1391. Æ Assarion (20mm, 2.03 g, 6h). Thessalonica mint. Struck 1341-1347. Winged archangel standing facing, holding wheel / Large figure of Andronicus standing facing; to right a smaller figure of John; cross in circle above left, B to right, stars flanking. DOC 1191; LPC p. 244, 1; PCPC 275; LBC –; SB 2501. Glossy dark green patina, light scratches on obverse, struck on a broad flan. Near VF. |