John V Palaiologos, Copper, Assarion, Thessalonike, 1341-1391
Obverse
Winged archangel standing.
Reverse
At left, large standing figure of Andronikos III, bearded. At right, diminutive standing figure of John V. Each holds a scepter. Star in lower left field and upper right field. Cross in circle in upper left field.
Obverse
Winged archangel standing.
Reverse
At left, large standing figure of Andronikos III, bearded. At right, diminutive standing figure of John V. Each holds a scepter. Star in lower left field and upper right field. Cross in circle in upper left field.
| Accession number | BZC.2007.6.63 |
|---|---|
| Catalogue ID | as DOC 5.2: plate 62, no. 1191 |
| Ruler | John V Palaiologos |
| Date of Reign | 1341–1391 |
| Metal | Copper |
| Denomination | Assarion |
| Mint | Thessalonike |
| Date | 1341 – 1391 |
| Diameter | 18.0 mm |
| Weight | 0.92 g |
| Relation of Dies | 6:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
| Undertype | Uncertain |
Acquisition History
From S. Bendall, 19 July 2007. From Longuet’s “Salonica Hoard.”
Commentary
Bendall initially believed this coin to have been struck over an issue of Bendall type 17/Shea type M (BZC.2007.6.31–34), but later disregarded the idea.
LPC 224, no. 1.
H. Longuet, “Une trouvaille de monnaies des Paléologues,” no. 11c.
S. Bendall, “Longuet’s Salonica Hoard Re-Examined,” no. 22C.
J. Shea, “Longuet’s ‘Salonica Hoard’ and the Mint of Thessalonike in the Mid-Fourteenth Century,” 328, no. 63 (type T).