1495. 
Andronicus III, Palaeologus. 1341-1391. AR Reduced Basilikon (1.22 gm). (now attributed to John V), 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 VF,  a few
light scratches. Extremely rare. ($1000)

According to DOC, this coin is the earliest issue of John V. It is the only
issue of his that does not also show his mother and regent, Anna of Savoy.

CNG Mail bid sale #58, 18 Sept 2001, lot 1495.
 
 Lot sold for $1400.


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