Ancients
John VII Palaeologus, as regent (1399-1403). AR half-stavraton (21mm, 3.68 gm, 6h), NGC Choice AU★ 4/5 - 3/5. Barred IC - XC on either side of facing nimbate bust of Christ Pantocrator, C – P flanking, all within souble circle, dots between / + IωANHC BACIΛЄVC O ΠAΛEOΛOΓOC, nimbate and crowned facing bust of John VII; at sides, two pellets. Sear 2562. DO 1328. PCPC 346.6. LBC 1036. Rare and in superb condition for issue.
Ex NAC 56 (8 October 2009), lot 854 (realized 3,500 SF); LHS sale 97 (10 May 2006), lot 364.
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Estimate: 3000-3500 USD