Anonymous, attributed to John V, Æ Assarion. Thessalonica, circa 1354-1369. St. Demetrius standing facing, holding sceptre and shield; star by head / Nimbate figure of Christ on footstool, clasping the hand of John, who holds model of city; stars scattered around fields. DOC V -; LPC p. 256, 1; Sear 2592 (uncertain ruler); cf. CNG MBS 57, 2001, 1532. 2.16g, 19mm, 12h.
Very Fine. Rare.