Lot 2414
Byzantine Empire. John VI Alone, 1353-1354. Silver Basilikon (1.77g), Constantinople. Christ seated facing on high-backed throne, wearing nimbus cr. and holding book of Gospels, sigla K - Q / N in field. Rev John, crowned and wearing loros, on l., and St. Demetrius, nimbate, on r., both stg. facing, the emperor's hands uplifted, the saint holding cross on breast. DOC 1205 var.; PCPC 301.2; LPC p. 148, 1; Sear-Bendall 2540. Very Fine and extremely rare.
Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,800.
The Christov Family Collection.
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