John VI Cantacuzene, with Matthew. Second reign, 1353-1354. AR Half Basilikon (13.5mm, 0.48 g, 6h). Uncertain Thracian (Adrianople?) mint. Struck 1355(?). VF.

Triton XXVI
Lot: 977. Estimated: $ 3 000

Byzantine, Silver

Sold For $ 3 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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John VI Cantacuzene, with Matthew. Second reign, 1353-1354. AR Half Basilikon (13.5mm, 0.48 g, 6h). Uncertain Thracian (Adrianople?) mint. Struck 1355(?). Half-length facing bust of the Archangel Michael, holding palm frond and sword set in scabbard, set above city walls; X M above; to right, uncertain holy figure standing left, raising hand in benediction and holding Gospels; (T[retrograde P]) in field between / Matthew, crowned and wearing loros. standing facing, holding cross-tipped scepter; ACNC to left. KTKξN to right. Cf. DOC p. 190-191 (for discussion); G&F 4a (same obv. die); S. Bendall, "A New Coin of Matthew Asen Cantacuzenus," NumCirc XCV.2 (March 1987), p. 40, fig. 1; PCPC 304; LBCA –; SB 2543. Toned, slightly ragged edge, some light scratches. VF. Extremely rare, with six currently known.

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