John V Palaiologos, John VII Palaiologos, Copper, Assarion, Constantinople, 1347-1354
Obverse
Christ seated on high-back throne, right hand raised in benediction, book in left hand. IC̅ XC̅ to left and right.
Symbol
on right inside the throne back.
Reverse
Two emperors standing, each holding a scepter cruciger and between them a long shaft. Blundered legend starting at 2h for autokratores Romaion.
SMON-ΛVTOKPΛ
Symbol
Obverse
Christ seated on high-back throne, right hand raised in benediction, book in left hand. IC̅ XC̅ to left and right.
Symbol
on right inside the throne back.
Reverse
Two emperors standing, each holding a scepter cruciger and between them a long shaft. Blundered legend starting at 2h for autokratores Romaion.
SMON-ΛVTOKPΛ
Symbol
| Accession number | BZC.2010.073 |
|---|---|
| Ruler | John V Palaiologos John VII Palaiologos |
| Metal | Copper |
| Denomination | Assarion |
| Mint | Constantinople |
| Date | 1347 – 1354 |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Weight | 1.63 g |
| Relation of Dies | 5:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
Rob Freeman, from NAC Zurich, sale 56, 8 October 2010, lot 849
Commentary
Cf. DOC 5.2: plate 63, nos. 1199–1201, although these have to left and right of the throne on the obverse while this one has an to the right and also a slightly cup shaped fabric instead of a flat one.
PCPC 55, no. 296.