1496.  Andronicus III, (now attributed to John V 1341-1347).  AR Light  Basilikon (1.01 gm).
Struck 1341-1342.  Andronicus III,  kneeling at left, being  blessed by the
Virgin, standing  at right  / Anna of  Savoy, holding trilobe  sceptre, and
John V,  holding akakia and sceptre, standing facing.  DOC V 945ff; LPC pg.
122, 8  (Andronicus III);  SB 2475 (Andronicus  III). Toned VF.  Very rare.
($1000)


CNG Mail bid sale #58, 18 Sept 2001, lot 1496.
 
 Lot sold for $1750.


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