John V Palaiologos, John VI Kantakouzenos, Silver, Basilikon, Uncertain Mint, 1347-1353
Obverse
Christ in mandorla, blessing with his right hand and holding Gospel with his left hand.
UXB
Reverse
John V and John VI standing, wearing loros each holding a scepter cruciger and between them an akakia.
OΛO.ΛΠ-KNTKΠN
Obverse
Christ in mandorla, blessing with his right hand and holding Gospel with his left hand.
UXB
Reverse
John V and John VI standing, wearing loros each holding a scepter cruciger and between them an akakia.
OΛO.ΛΠ-KNTKΠN
| Accession number | BZC.1998.1 |
|---|---|
| Ruler | John V Palaiologos John VI Kantakouzenos |
| Date of Reign | 1347–1353 |
| Metal | Silver |
| Denomination | Basilikon |
| Mint | Uncertain Mint |
| Date | 1347 – 1353 |
| Diameter | 19.0 mm |
| Weight | 1.5 g |
| Relation of Dies | 6:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
From Spink's Numismatic Circular, 1998
Commentary
The first specimen of this issue, in the Academy collection in Bucharest, was published by Dimitrijević (“La monnaie commune des empereurs Jean V Paléologue et Jean VI Cantacuzène”) and reproduced by Grierson (Byzantine Coins, 326, plate 83). The second one, published by Bendall in Numismatic Circular (“Another New Silver Basilikon of John V and VI, 1347–1352,” 102, fig. 2) was bought by Fleischmann (CF 67-a-03). An even cruder specimen appeared in Classical Numismatic Group, Auction 99, 12 May 2015, lot 886. According to Morrisson, therefore, there are at least four specimens of this type.