JOHN V Palaeologus, with JOHN VI Cantacuzenus. 
1341-1391. BI Tornese (0.53 gm, 6h). 
Constantinople mint. Struck 1347-1353. Cross with 
triple pellet terminals, B B's with stars in 
quarters / DEC II\, the emperors standing facing, 
holding sceptres, and an akakia between them. DOC 
V 1197; Bendall 293; SB 2533. Good VF for type, 
toned, minor edge chipping. Better than the 
Dumbarton Oaks specimen. ($200)


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Gemini VII, 2011, lot 1061.