Ancients
John V Palaeologus (1341-1391). BI tornese (14mm, 0.48 gm, 12h). NGC XF 4/5 - 2/5. "Politikon" coinage, Constantinople. ΠΟΛΙΤΙΚΟΝ, castle with two side towers / Voided cross, three pellets in angles. Sear --, cf. 2478 (cross pattée). DOC --. Bendall (2008) --. Extremely rare, possibly unique! Dark gray "find patina."
Ex Helios Numismatik 7 (12 December 2011), lot 1079 (realized 1,000 euro hammer).
HID02901242017
Estimate: 800-1100 USD