Anonymous Palaiologian AR Basilikon. Constantinople, AD 1330. IC XC across field, Christ, nimbate, enthroned facing / the Virgin, nimbate, enthroned facing, holding the nimbate infant Christ; B B at sides of throne. Cf. DOC V 544-8; Sear 2587. 2.13, 20mm, 6h.
Extremely Fine; well struck and with a pleasant old cabinet tone. Extremely Rare.
From a private UK collection;
Acquired from A. H. Baldwin & Son Ltd.