Sale: CNG 69, Lot: 1904. Closing Date: Jun 08, 
2005. JOHN V Palaeologus. 1341-1391. Æ Follaro 
(1.95 gm, 3h). Constantinople mint. Struck 
1379-1391. Bidding Closed Estimate $200 

JOHN V Palaeologus. 1341-1391. Æ Follaro (1.95 gm, 
3h). Constantinople mint. Struck 1379-1391. D MH 
TP C P, Demetrius standing facing, holding spear, 
shield, and cross on globe / Facing bust of John, 
holding cross-sceptre; pellet to left. DOC V - 
(but cf. p. 212); Bendall 331.2; SB 2515. VF, dark 
green patina. Rare; none in Dumbarton Oaks, better 
than the Bendall specimens. ($200)


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High bid of $1200, $1380 including 15% buyers fee, or approximately €972, £660, C$1500, A$1560, on June 8, 2005.

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