JOHN V, Palaeologus. 1341-1391. AR Reduced Basilikon (1.22 gm). Formerly attributed to Andronicus III, 1328-1341. Constantinople mint. IC [XC] across field, John V standing facing, holding labarum and cross on globe, nimbate bust of Christ above / AN­PONIK ­MIT, GOA, St. Demetrius at left, standing facing, holding cross, and Andronicus III at right, standing facing, hand to breast. DOC V 944; LPC pg. 120, 7 var. (legend arrangement; Andronicus III); Grierson 1322; SB 2474 (Andronicus III). Toned, good VF. Extremely rare. ($2500) Triton V Sale, 16 Jan 2002, lot 2318. Lot sold for $1500, plus buyers fees. By permission of CNG, www.cngcoins.com.