CNG 84, Lot: 1645. Estimate $1000. Sold for $1300. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

John V Palaeologus, with John VI. 1341-1391. AV Hyperpyron (26mm, 4.22 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Struck 1347-1353. The Theotokos (Virgin Mary), orans, within city walls with four towers; stars flanking upper tower, (AB ligate) and Є/Φ flanking lower / Christ Pantokrator standing between John V and John VI, blessing them; IC XC across field. DOC 1193 var. (lower sigla transposed); PCPC 285 (sigla 5) var. (same); SB 2526. VF. Rare.