John V Palaeologus, with John VI. 1341-1391. BI Tornese (12mm, 0.64 g, 12h). Constantinople mint. Struck 1354-1376.Electronic Auction 488 The Collection of a Philhellene, Billon Sold For $ 1 300. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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John V Palaeologus, with John VI. 1341-1391. BI Tornese (12mm, 0.64 g, 12h). Constantinople mint. Struck 1354-1376. Long cross, with four B’s and four stars in quarters / Three-quarter-length figures of the two emperors standing facing, John VI to left, holding scepter, John V to right, holding labarum or akakia between them. DOC 1197; PCPC 293; LPC p. 144, 8; SB 2533. Lightly toned, minor porosity. Near VF. Very rare. |