Ancients
John V Palaeologus (1341-1391). Æ assarion (17mm, 1.46 gm, 6h). NGC (photo certificate) VF 4/5 - 3/5, edge bend. Thessalonica, 1351-1369. The Martyrdom of St. Demetrius: Three soldiers advancing right, spearing St. Demetrius seated left, gesturing / Emperor standing facing, holding scepter and model of city. Sear 2593. LPC p. 262, 5. Extremely rare! Deep green-earthen patina.
Ex Jean Elsen 122 (12 September 2014), lot 406.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 600-800 USD