Ancients
John V Palaeologus (1341-1391). BI tornese (17mm, 0.82 gm, 12h). NGC (photo certificate) Choice XF 4/5 - 3/5, edge bend. Thessalonica (?). Standing figure of John V holding cross scepter and globe / Patriarchal cross, stars at each end of crossbars, base flanked by B - B (the left reverted). Sear --. DOC --. LPC --. Unpublished in all major references and possibly unique! Dark gray "find" patina intact, edge somewhat bent.
Ex Helios 7 (Munich, 12 December 2011), lot 190 (realized 2,000 euro hammer).
HID02901242017
Estimate: 1500-2000 USD