Watch List notes:

John V and John VI; 1347-1353 AD. Constantinople, Basilikon, 0.98g. Sear-2528; LPC-p. 140, 2. Obv: Christ standing facing in mandorla (halo of light surrounding entire figure). Rx: John V and John VI standing facing, side by side.This is the finest known of an extremely rare coin struck during a small joint reign. There have recently been some forgeries on the market of this issue but they have no relationship in quality or dies to this coin. Because of the forgeries in the market, this coin has been vetted by four of the best specialists in this field This is the finest known of an extremely rare coin struck during a small joint reign. There have recently been some forgeries on the market of this issue but they have no relationship in quality or dies to this coin. Because of the forgeries in the market this coin has been vetted by four of the best specialists in this field . Mint State (3450)