248, Lot: 488. Estimate $100. Sold for $750. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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John V Palaeologus, with John VI. 1341-1391. AV Hyperpyron (23mm, 4.32 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Struck circa 1347-1354. Half-length figure of the the Theotokos (Virgin Mary), orans, within city walls with four towers; B to left, Θ to right / Christ standing facing, crowning John V and VI kneeling to either side. DOC -; LPC p. 138, 1; SB 2526. VF, edge cracks.