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 upper right 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 upper right field.
| Accession number | BZC.2007.6.64 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1.0 g |
| Relation of Dies | 6:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
From S. Bendall, 19 July 2007. From Longuet’s “Salonica Hoard.”
Commentary
LPC 224, no. 1.
H. Longuet, “Une trouvaille de monnaies des Paléologues,” no. 11d.
S. Bendall, “Longuet’s Salonica Hoard Re-Examined,” no. 22D.
J. Shea, “Longuet’s ‘Salonica Hoard’ and the Mint of Thessalonike in the Mid-Fourteenth Century,” 328, no. 64 (type T).